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عهت

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to a specific, refined, and discerning quality, possibly involving careful selection or meticulousness. It is presented as a characteristic of someone who is discerning and chooses with care.

Derived headwords

مُتَعَهِّتadjective
  1. 1.
    discerningclassical

    Possessing discernment and careful selection; someone who chooses with meticulous attention to detail.

  2. 2.
    refinedclassical

    Exhibiting a refined taste or quality, suggesting a high standard of selection.

مُتَعَهَّتَةnoun
  1. 1.
    discernmentclassical

    The quality of being discerning; the act of careful selection and meticulous choice.

Parallel reading

فلان متعهت: ذو نيقة وتخير
So-and-so is muta'ahhit: possessing discernment and careful selection.
كأنه مقلوب عن المتعته
As if it were an inversion of al-mut'atah.