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noun
The absolute; the condition as it existed before the creation of the world.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Qualifier: Taoism
Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences
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noun
Alternative form of tai chi.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, uncountable
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noun
Alternative form of tai ji.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Singlish, alt-of, alternative, uncountable
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History
From the Hanyu Pinyin romanization of Mandarin 太極/太极 (tàijí). Doublet of taegeuk.
