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خطلب

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to the concept of confusion, mixing, and excessive or disordered speech. It describes a state of disarray and a lack of clarity, particularly in communication.

Derived headwords

خَطَلَبةnoun
  1. 1.
    Confusion, mixingclassical

    A state of confusion or mixing, implying a lack of order or clarity.

  2. 2.
    Excessive talkclassical

    An abundance of speech, often to the point of being disordered or incoherent.

  3. 3.
    Disordered speechclassical

    Speech that is mixed up or lacks proper structure, making it difficult to understand.

اختلاطnoun
  1. 1.
    Mixing, minglingboth

    The act or state of being mixed or mingled together, often implying a lack of distinctness.

  2. 2.
    Confusionboth

    A state of disorder or bewilderment, where things are mixed up and unclear.

Parallel reading

تركت القوم في خطلبة أي اختلاط.
I left the people in confusion, meaning mixing.
والخطلبة: كثرة الكلام، واختلاطه.
And al-khatlabah: is the abundance of speech, and its mixing.