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Ka

Noun:

1. In ancient Egyptian belief, the spiritual concept of an individual's vital force or essence that distinguished them from the material body.

Example Sentence: The ancient Egyptians believed that the ka was an eternal part of a person's being.

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2. A Hawaiian word for the spirit, life force, or soul.

Example Sentence: The Hawaiian culture emphasizes the importance of connecting with one's ka.

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3. In Theosophy, a concept representing the astral double or counterpart of a person that can exist separately from the physical body.

Example Sentence: According to Theosophical teachings, the ka can travel outside the body during astral projection.

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4. An ancient Assyrian and Babylonian unit of weight equivalent to about 180 grams.

Example Sentence: The merchant measured the goods using a ka weight to ensure accurate measurements.

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5. (Informal) Abbreviation for "kiloampere," a unit of electric current equal to one thousand amperes.

Example Sentence: The power plant needed a few kAs of electricity to keep the city running smoothly.

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6. (South African slang) To depart or leave hastily.

Example Sentence: We need to ka now if we want to catch the last train.