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evameva

sandhi (evaṃ + eva)

1. evameva (sandhi): similarly; in the same way; so too; just so
2. evaṃ (ind): thus; this; like this; similarly; in the same manner; just as; such
3. evaṃ (ind): yes!; that is right!; correct!

Built from

• evaṃ — stem · thus, in this manner
  Indeclinable from demonstrative root *e- (this) + -vam (neuter accusative formant). Cognate with Latin is and English it, all from Indo-European *i-.
• eva — stem · indeed, even, also
  Emphatic particle reinforcing the preceding word. Cognate with English even and German eben. Often serves to add intensity or agreement.

Analysis. evaṃ (thus, in this manner) + eva (emphatic particle, also, even), fused by sandhi: the long ā of evaṃ is dropped before eva, leaving evaṃ-eva → evameva. A reinforcing compound: 'thus indeed', emphasizing manner or agreement.

Etymology. evaṃ is an indeclinable built from the demonstrative root *e- (this, here; cognate with Latin is, English it) combined with -vam, a neuter accusative marker. eva is an emphatic particle emphasizing focus or agreement (cognate with English even, German eben). Together they form a common Pali idiom expressing emphatic assent or reinforced manner.

Meanings from the Digital Pāḷi Dictionary; morphology and etymology by Claude.

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