Monier-Williams Sanskrit-English Dictionary
n. (fr. 1. tara and 2. tama) gradation, proportion, difference Mr2icch. x, 5/6; Sa1h. i, 2/3, 31; Udbh.; Kulad. 444,2 84414 ind. instr. in different degrees BhP. v, vii 444,2 84415 n. cf. tara-tama-tas. 054635 444,2 84416