English · Word Candidate

karma

/kərm(ə)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: karmas

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.

Noun

‘We are all part of a circle of karma. We will be rewarded for the good deeds of our forefathers, and pay the price for their sins.’

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A force or law of nature which causes one to reap what one sows; destiny; fate.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “karma” mean?

The sum total of a person's actions, which determine the person's next incarnation in samsara, the cycle of death and rebirth.

Is “karma” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.