Definition of tao Tao

/tawˈ/ - [taw] - Ta•o

We found 5 definitions of tao from 3 different sources.

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What does tao mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

tao - the ultimate principle of the universe
  principle a basic truth or law or assumption; "the principles of democracy"
  daoism, taoism philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
tao - an adherent of any branch of Taoism
  Taoist, Tao
  adherent, disciple someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
  taoism philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
  taoism philosophical system developed by Lao-tzu and Chuang-tzu advocating a simple honest life and noninterference with the course of natural events
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  • tao (Noun)
    The essential principle underlying existence; ultimate reality.
  • tao (Noun)
    The way or path to be followed.

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  • Tao (道, Pinyin Dào) is a metaphysical concept found in Taoism, Confucianism, and more often in ancient Chinese philosophy. The Chinese character translates as "way," "path," or "route,". In Taoism, Tao began before and means the whole universe.

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