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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ANICCA

Pali, literally: impermanence.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ANICCA

anicca  [ˈænikə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ANICCA

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Anicca is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES ANICCA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

anicca

Impermanence

Impermanence is one of the essential doctrines or three marks of existence in Buddhism. The term expresses the Buddhist notion that all of conditioned existence, without exception, is transient, or in a constant state of flux. The mutability of life, that time passes on no matter what happens, is an important aspect of impermanence. The Pali word anicca literally means "inconstant", and arises from a synthesis of two separate words, 'Nicca' and the "privative particle" 'a'. Where the word 'Nicca' refers to the concept of continuity and permanence, 'Anicca' refers to its exact opposite; the absence of permanence and continuity. Anicca or impermanence is understood by Buddhists as one of the three marks of existence, the others being dukkha and anatta. All things in the universe are understood by Buddhists to be characterised by these three marks of existence. According to the impermanence doctrine, human life embodies this flux in the aging process, the cycle of birth and rebirth, and in any experience of loss. This is applicable to all beings and their environs including devas.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ANICCA

ani
Aniakchak
aniconic
aniconism
aniconist
anicut
anidrosis
anigh
anight
anil
anile
anilin
anilinctus
aniline
aniline dye
anilingus
anility
anim.
anima
animacy

WORDS THAT END LIKE ANICCA

acca
alpacca
asarabacca
bacca
bocca
Boudicca
Dacca
felucca
Lucca
malacca
Mecca
medacca
polacca
Rebecca
saltimbocca
ticca
Wicca
yacca
yucca
zimocca

Synonyms and antonyms of anicca in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «anicca» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ANICCA

Find out the translation of anicca to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of anicca from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «anicca» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

无常
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

anicca
570 millions of speakers

English

anicca
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

anicca
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

anicca
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

аничча
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

anicca
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

anicca
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

anicca
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Anicca
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

anicca
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

無常
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

anicca
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Anicca
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vô thường
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

anicca
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Anicca
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

anicca
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

anicca
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

anicca
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

анічча
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

anicca
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

anicca
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

anicca
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

anicca
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

anicca
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of anicca

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ANICCA»

The term «anicca» is regularly used and occupies the 76.805 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ANICCA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about anicca

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ANICCA»

Discover the use of anicca in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to anicca and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Outrageous Joy Journey: Where Abraham Meets the Buddha ...
ANICCA (written Feb. 2002) To all the lonely travelers on the path of amnesia Do you ever think there must be more? Try as you might, you can't seem to remember what you came here for Do you remember anicca? 'Nothing lasts forever' is a ...
Mary Mac, 2010
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The Clock of Vipassana Has Struck: The Teachings and ...
Anicca is inside of everybody. It is within reach of everybody. Just a look into oneself and there it is—anicca to be experienced. When one can feel anicca, when one can experience anicca, and when one can become engrossed in anicca, one ...
Ba Khin (U), Pierluigi Confalonieri, 1999
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World Religions: A Voyage of Discovery
H Anicca. The second mark of existence defined by the Buddha is anicca (uh-nee 'chuh), which means “impermanence.” Anicca is closely related to anatta, but it focuses on the idea that existence is constantly changing. Consider this example:  ...
Jeffrey Brodd, 2009
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Buddhist Funeral Cultures of Southeast Asia and China
event start Abhidhamma paritta pansukuliPv repeat repeat transition SL 1 + 2 imam mata/ea sermon ANIccA><3 instructions SL 3 rzivedayami saparih/eh/ irar_n icchitarrrB><2 alms giving sermon imam icchitar_r2A t/irnbula—> ayu-r- drogya ...
Paul Williams, Patrice Ladwig, 2012
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The Essentials of Buddha-Dhamma in Meditative Practice
It will be just like a tug- of-war for him between anicca within, and physical and mental activities outside. So it would be wise for him to follow the motto of “Work while you work, play while you play.” There is no need for him to be activating the  ...
Sayagyi U Ba Khin
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Karma and Chaos: New and Collected Essays on Vipassana ...
The great Vipassana meditation teacher, Sayagyi U Ba Khin, wrote: “ Impermanence (anicca) is, of course, the es- sential fact which must be first experienced and understood by practice.”Anicca is a gateway, an opening. The complexity and ...
Paul R. Fleischman, 2003
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Walking the Tightrope: Talks on Meditative Development with ...
At the beginning of the practice, we have a limited understanding into the true nature of existence: we see anicca, dukkha, and anatta but only vaguely. By meditating, our understanding of the world develops and our wisdom likewise develops.
David Young, Pemasiri Thera, 2005
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Dictionary of Pali Proper Names
Anicca Sutta.— At Savatthi, preached in reply to Radha's questions.1 1 S. iii. 195. 4. Anicca Sutta.— Same as (3); desire for what is impermanent should be repelled.1 1 S. iii. 199. 5. Anicca Sutta.— Same as (4).1 1 S. iii. 200. 6. Anicca Sutta.
G.P. Malalasekera, 2003
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Buddhism
Anicca. Anicca is a way of saying that nothing lasts. Everything that we know is changing. This is easy to understand when you think about plants or animals or even people. Even things that seem to be there ...
Sue Penney, 1999
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God: The Sources of Christian Theology
Our theological response cannot be based on Japanization or Indianization or Filipinization of dukkha, anicca, and anatta. Theological response begins when we bring dukkha, anicca, and anatta to Israel's experience of covenant life.
Lois Malcolm, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ANICCA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term anicca is used in the context of the following news items.
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Free Speech goes hand-in-hand with Right Speech: Mindful …
For example, Buddhism de-emphasizes individualism by highlighting anatta (no self/ asoulity) and anicca (inconstancy/ impermanence) as two ... «Lankaweb, Jun 15»
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Faith Forum: Is my religion perfect?
Primary "marks" of Buddhism are anicca (everything changes), anatta (no permanent self), and dukkha (suffering of inevitable change). «Reno Gazette Journal, Jun 15»
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Nietzsche on Buddhist Philosophy
Buddha said that anicca, dukkha, and anatta are the ti-lakkhana of existence. Anatta means “no self” or asoulity. So, how can Nietzsche talk ... «Lankaweb, Jun 15»
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Artists Rebuild Destroyed Buddha Statues With Ghostly 3D Projection
If, as the Buddhist principal of “anicca” states, “all is impermanence,” what could exemplify that more than ephemeral lighting in a spot where ... «GOOD Magazine, Jun 15»
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Bean counters now in charge of our unis
... the three marks of existence in Buddhism, cited in verses 277, 278 and 279 of the Dhammapada: impermanence (anicca), suffering (dukkha), ... «The Australian, Jun 15»
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Exit, the writer as recluse
My book deals with the two cornerstones of Vipassana meditation which help in re-establishing that equilibrium: the concepts of Anicca ... «Chandigarh Tribune, Jun 15»
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Seychelles-Born Anicca Van Hollebeke Wins in Top Model Belgium …
For Seychelles-born Anicca Van Hollebeke, emerging as the winner of one of the categories of Top Model Belgium 2015, has made a small ... «AllAfrica.com, May 15»
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A passion for modelling: Seychelles-born Anicca Van Hollebeke …
Anicca Van Hollebeke, Seychellois now living in Belgium is one of the winners of Top Model Belgium 2015. (Anicca Van Hollebeke). «Seychelles News Agency, May 15»
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The best of the Venice Biennale 2015
Kamolpan Chotvichai, Anicca, from Frontiers Reimagined. The most successful collateral show has certainly been Frontiers Reimagined at ... «ArtsHub, May 15»
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New Naperville business floats into town
Owner Lindsay Reinhard opened AniccA Float Club with husband Paul Feyer just a few weeks ago, bringing one of only a select number of ... «Chicago Tribune, May 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Anicca [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/anicca>. Apr 2024 ».
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