धातुः: पच्
मूलधातुः: डुपचष्
धात्वर्थः: पाके
गणः: भ्वादिः
कर्मकत्वं: द्विकर्मकः
इट्त्वं: अनिट्
उपग्रहः: उभयपदी
रूपम्: पचति-ते


पच् (डुप॒चँ॑ष् पाके - भ्वादिः - अनिट्)
ल्युट् = पचनम्
अनीयर् = पचनीयः - पचनीया
ण्वुल् = पाचकः - पाचिका
तुमुँन् = पक्तुम्
तव्य = पक्तव्यः - पक्तव्या
तृच् = पक्ता - पक्त्री
क्त्वा = पक्त्वा
ल्यप् = प्रपच्य
क्तवतुँ = पक्ववान् - पक्ववती
क्त = पक्वः - पक्वा
शतृँ = पचन् - पचन्ती
शानच् = पचमानः - पचमाना

### 📜 Overview
The term "पक्ता" (paktā) is derived from the root verb "पच्" (pach), meaning 'to cook.' In Sanskrit literature, "पक्ता" most commonly denotes an entity or person who cooks or is responsible for the cooking process. The word serves as both an adjective and a noun, frequently used in culinary and ritual contexts, highlighting its role in the preparation of food offerings, especially in connection with religious texts like the Vedas.

### 🗣️ Pronunciation Guide
Pak-tā (stress on "tā").

### 🧠 Grammatical Profile
- **Word Type:** Adjective, Noun
- **Gender:** Feminine
- **Root (धातु):** पच् (pach) which means 'to cook'.
- **Compound (समास):** The term itself is not a compound but is derived from the root as per the various grammatical rules applicable in Sanskrit.

### 📖 Meanings
1. **Primary & Core Meanings (from Dictionaries):**
   - One who cooks; a cook (शब्दकल्पद्रुमः).
   - A participle form indicating one who is engaged in cooking activities (Monier-Williams).

2. **Extended or Figurative Meanings (from Dictionaries):**
   - In religious contexts, it refers to those who prepare offerings, such as in Vedic rituals (शब्दकल्पद्रुमः).
   - It might imply being seasoned or something that is well-done (like cooked food) in metaphorical usages.

3. **Additional Meanings:**
   - In a broader sense, "पक्ता" may also refer to someone with matured experiences or insights, akin to something that is 'well-cooked' or 'refined' beyond just the culinary context.

### 🏗️ Etymology & Word Formation
The term "पक्ता" is formed from the root "पच्" (pach) meaning 'to cook', combined with the suffix "तृच्" which indicates an agent or a participle. The affix "-" is applied in various grammatical forms to denote the act of cooking as carried out by an individual. 

### 🌐 Comparative Linguistics
In other major Indian languages:
- **Hindi:** पकता (paktā) - meaning 'cooked' or 'matured.'
- **Bengali:** পাঁকানো (pākanō) - meaning 'cooked.'
- **Tamil:** சமைக்கும் (camaikku) - related to cooking.
- **Telugu:** పాకం (pākaṁ) - means cooking.

### ✍️ Usage Examples
1. **From Dictionary Entries:**
   - Vedic Reference: "ये ते देवि ! शमितारः पक्तारो ये च तेजनाः" (Atharva Veda 10.9.7) translates roughly as “To you, O Goddess! who are cooks and those who yield the food—salutations to you!” (शब्दकल्पद्रुमः).

2. **Additional Examples (General Knowledge):**
   - "स्वगृहे पक्ता अन्नं न चामिषम्।" 
      - Translation: "The food cooked at home should not be meat." (general example, not found in the provided entries).

### 🖼️ Visual or Cultural Context
In traditional Indian households, the role of the cook (पक्ता) is central not only in everyday life but also during festivals and religious ceremonies. For instance, in the context of a wedding, the concept of a "pākta" is revered, as a variety of dishes are prepared as offerings to ensure blessings for the couple.

### ↔️ Dictionary Variations
The meanings of "पक्ता" across dictionaries consistently emphasize its role as a cook, although some variations appear regarding its contextual usages, particularly in ritualistic senses observed in the "शब्दकल्पद्रुमः" and its broader implications in metaphorical contexts in other sources.

### 🔄 Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
- **Synonyms:** 
  - पाककर्ता (pākakartā) - one who cooks.
  - पाचक (pācaka) - also meaning 'cook' or 'preparer.'
- **Antonyms:**
  - अपपच (apapach) - uncooked or raw.
- **Related Words:**
  - पक्व (pakva) - cooked, ripe.
  - पक्ववान् (pakvavān) - well-cooked, matured.

पक्ता, [ऋ] त्रि, (पचतीति । पच पाके +“ण्वुल्तृचौ” । ३ । १ । १३३ । इति तृच् ।)पाककर्त्ता ।(यथा अथर्व्ववेदे । १० । ९ । ७ ।“ये ते देवि ! शमितारः पक्तारो ये च तेजनाः” ॥
)अग्नौ पुं । यथा । आग्नेये २ अध्यायः ॥
“अन्नस्रष्टा च पक्ता च पचभोक्ता पचे नमः” ॥


पक्ता (paktA)

Kridanta Forms

शब्दकल्पद्रुमः