uttara

Pali

Alternative forms

Etymology 1

Inherited from Sanskrit उत्तर (úttara), from Proto-Indo-European *údteros.

Adjective

uttara

  1. higher, superior
  2. further, subsequent
  3. northern
  4. over, beyond (object is in prior element of a bahuvrihi)
Declension

Noun

uttara n

  1. the north; northern direction
Declension

As the neuter of the adjective, of which it is a standard application.

Descendants
  • Burmese: ဥတ္တရ (utta.ra.) (learned)

Etymology 2

Inherited from Sanskrit उत्तर (uttara). Synchonically, clearly related to the root tar and the verb uttarati (to cross over).

Adjective

uttara

  1. crossing over[1]
  2. to be crossed[1]
Declension
Derived terms

References

  1. Pali Text Society (1921-1925), uttara”, in Pali-English Dictionary‎, London: Chipstead
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