Sanskrit

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Etymology

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    Inherited from Proto-Indo-Iranian *ćikš-, from Proto-Indo-European *ḱek- (to be able, capable). Desiderative of शक् (śak, to be able); see there for more.

    Pronunciation

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    Root

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    शिक्ष् (śikṣ)

    1. to learn, acquire knowledge, study, practice, learn from
    2. to instruct, teach
    3. to wish to be able to
    4. to try, attempt

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