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satataṁ

satata

indeclinable adverb; accusative neuter singular form of satata (adjective)

1. constantly, continuously
2. persistently, diligently
3. without interruption

Built from

• sa — prefix · together, with
  Intensifying or collective sense; related to English 'same' and Latin con-.
• tat — root · stretch, extend
  From √tan; cognate with Latin tendere, English tend. Conveys the sense of something spread out or prolonged.
• a — ending · nominative/accusative neuter adjective
  Marks the neuter singular form; here used adverbially to modify verbs expressing effort or practice.

Analysis. From sa- (with) + tata (stretched, extended); literally 'stretched along together', hence constant and unbroken duration.

Etymology. Root √tan (to stretch, extend), cognate with Latin tendere (to stretch), English tend, thin. The prefix sa- (together with) combines with the past participle tata to create the sense of continuous, uninterrupted action.

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

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