Definition of TAO

tao

Meanings

Plural: taos

Noun

  • an adherent of any branch of Taoism
  • the ultimate principle of the universe
  • The art or skill of doing something in harmony with the essential nature of the thing.
  • Synonym of circuit: various administrative divisions of imperial and early Republican China.

Name

  • Alternative letter-case form of Tao: the way of nature or way to live one's life.

Origin / Etymology

From the Wade–Giles romanization of the Mandarin pronunciation of Chinese 道 (tao⁴).

Synonyms

circuit, Taoist, zen

Scrabble Score: 3

tao is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
tao is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
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Words With Friends Score: 3

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