mandala
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1855–60; < Sanskrit maṇḍala circle
1855–60; < Sanskrit maṇḍala circle
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mandala (ˈmændələ, mænˈdɑːlə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | Hindu & Buddhist art any of various designs symbolizing the universe, usually circular |
| 2. | psychol such a symbol expressing a person's striving for unity of the self |
| [Sanskrit: circle] | |
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Mandala
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mandala
1859, from Skt. mandala "disc, circle."
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Mandala definition
languageA system based on Concurrent Prolog, developed at ICOT, Japan.
["Mandala: A Logic Based Knowledge Programming System", K. Furukawa et al, Intl Conf 5th Gen Comp Sys 1984].
(1995-11-23)
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In this bottom-up method of visual image building, the mandala slowly emerges.
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