of a distinct or particular kind or character; special.

relating or belonging to or based on or dealing with the ವೈಶೇಷಿಕ doctrine (see ವೈಶೇಷಿಕ2 below).

that which is of a distinct or particular kind or character; a special thing.

one of the six classical system of Indin philosophy, founded by the sage Kaṇāda, which upholds the eternally distinct nature of the nine substances, air, fire, water, earth, mind, ether, time, space and soul; its central feature is its theory on the atomic structure of the universe, which are never destroyed, even when the world ends.

a follower or supporter of this philosophy.

special; peculiar; distinctive; unique.

distinction; difference.

a special, important man.

a mark on the forehead made with sandal paste.

(rhet.) a series of three stanzas forming one grammatical sentence.