Nyaya

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proper noun

One of the six orthodox or astika schools of Hindu philosophy — specifically the school of logic.

OriginSanskrit न्याय →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. HinduismOne of the six orthodox or astika schools of Hindu philosophy — specifically the school of logic.

Origin

  1. Sanskritन्याय“syllogism, inference”
  2. EnglishNyaya

From Sanskrit न्याय (ny-āyá, “syllogism, inference”).

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