neuter singular nominative accusative; or masculine singular nominative accusative (alternative form of ceto)
Etymology. From √cit 'to perceive, think'. Related to Sanskrit cetas, Latin cogitare 'to think' (though the Latin development is independent). The root carries the sense of mental activity and awareness.
Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.
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