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فطن

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

فِطْنَةٌ ذ [mentioned above as an inf. n. seems to be regarded by some as a simple subst., and] signifies Intelligence, understanding, knowledge, sagacity, (S, * KL, PS,) or skill; (K, KL, PS;) contr. of غَبَاوَةٌ: (TA:) or, accord. to some, such [ intelligence, &c.,] as is instinctive [or natural; infused into the mind by God ]; not acquired. (TA.) [See also ذِهْنٌ.]

Derived headwords

فِطْنَةٌ
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