anapalāṣuka

Anapalāṣuka (अनपलाषुक) means "not thirsty" in Sanskrit, functioning as an adjective in masculine, feminine, and neuter forms.

Definition and Grammatical Notes

Anapalāṣuka is a Sanskrit adjective (mfn.) derived from the negative

prefix ‘an-’ and ‘apalāṣuka’, forming a term that literally conveys the

state of being not thirsty

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it can be used in masculine, feminine, or neuter contexts:

-kaḥ (masculine), -kā (feminine), -kam (neuter)

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Etymology

• an-: a negation prefix meaning "not" or "without"
• apalāṣuka: related to thirst, desire for drink, or satiation context
• The compound tatpurusha structure combines the negation 
• with the base meaning of thirst, resulting in "not thirsty" 

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Usage Context

• The word is referenced in classical Sanskrit grammar, including 
• Pāṇini’s Ashtadhyayi (6-2, 160)

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• It appears in philosophical or literary texts where the state of
• non-thirst or being sufficiently quenched is described.
• The term can describe humans, animals, or metaphorical states 
• of fulfillment where "thirst" may be literal or figurative.
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In summary, anapalāṣuka is a classical Sanskrit adjective meaning

not thirsty, and its usage aligns with traditional grammatical rules, 

allowing it to adapt to masculine, feminine, or 

neuter nouns 

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