Significance of Mixed form
The keyphrase Mixed form encompasses various interpretations across different fields. In Tibetan Buddhism, it indicates a duality of 'substance' and 'successive factors' and describes sentences with complex, non-exclusive elements. In Purana, it implies that multiple aspects of piety can coexist. Dharmashastra refers to it as a blend of Gandharva and Rakshasa marriage forms. In science, Mixed form includes medical presentations like Vernal kerato-conjunctivitis and adenomyomatosis variants, as well as gallstones composed of bilirubin and cholesterol.
Synonyms: Composite form, Hybrid form, Combination, Amalgamation, Composite, Fusion
In Dutch: Gemengde vorm; In Finnish: Sekamuoto; In Spanish: Forma mixta; In German: Mischform; In Finnish: Sekoitettu muoto; In Malay: Bentuk campuran; In Swedish: Blandad form
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Buddhist concept of 'Mixed form'
Mixed form in Buddhism signifies a hybrid state that eludes singular categorization, embodying a duality of 'substance' and 'successive factors', and reflecting complex sentences that fuse multiple elements without clear exclusions.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) A description of sentences that contain various elements and cannot distinctly express exclusion due to their composite nature.[1] (2) A compound or hybrid state in which something cannot be exclusively categorized into a singular type or form.[2] (3) The combined nature of 'substance' and 'successive factors', indicating a duality that is not easily perceivable.[3]
Hindu concept of 'Mixed form'
Mixed form in Hinduism signifies a duality in marriage, merging Gandharva and Rakshasa styles, and reflects the coexistence of diverse piety aspects, showcasing the complexity of spiritual practices and marital customs.
From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi
(1) A combination of the Gandharva and Rakshasa forms of marriage, applicable under certain circumstances.[4]
From: Anugita (English translation)
(1) The belief that different aspects of piety can be combined or that they coexist in complex ways.[5]
The concept of Mixed form in scientific sources
Mixed form denotes dual presentations in medical conditions, specifically in Vernal kerato-conjunctivitis showcasing both palpebral and limbal forms, and in adenomyomatosis combining characteristics of both focal and diffuse variants.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) Refers to gallstones that contain both bilirubin and cholesterol, leading to varied composition compared to pure forms of stones.[6]