karmic
UK[ˈkɑːmɪk]US[ˈkɑːrmɪk]
adj
relating to or characteristic of karma, the spiritual principle of cause and effect where intent and actions influence the future.
Morpheme Breakdown
karm
ic
karm
action, deed
ic
adjective-forming suffix
Etymology
the word 'karmic' is a modern english formation derived from the noun 'karma', which was borrowed into english in the early 19th century from sanskrit 'karman', meaning "act, action, performance, fate." sanskrit 'karman' itself originates from the proto-indo-european root kwer- ("to make, form"). the english adjective was created by appending the productive suffix '-ic', of latin and greek origin, which is commonly used to form adjectives meaning "of or pertaining to." thus, 'karmic' literally means "pertaining to karma," encapsulating the concept of actions and their ethical consequences within a spiritual framework.
Analysis
Structure: karm (action, deed) + ic (adjective-forming suffix)
karm (from sanskrit 'karman', meaning "act, action, deed, fate") + ic (from latin '-icus', via greek '-ikos', forming adjectives meaning "of, pertaining to, or having the nature of").
Examples
she believed her current hardships were a karmic result of past decisions.
the story explores the karmic cycle of revenge and redemption.
many philosophies teach that we are bound by karmic law.