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قعصر

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily describes the act of falling or collapsing to the ground, often due to being struck or overwhelmed. It conveys a sense of being brought down low or reduced in stature.

Derived headwords

اقعنصرverb
  1. 1.
    to fall downboth

    To collapse or fall prostrate to the ground, often as a result of being struck or overwhelmed.

  2. 2.
    to be reducedclassical

    To be diminished or brought low, especially in stature or importance.

تقاصرverb
  1. 1.
    to fall shortboth

    To fall short or become less, often implying a reduction in height or status.

  2. 2.
    to draw nearclassical

    To approach or draw near, sometimes used in the context of falling towards something.

Parallel reading

ضربه حتى اقعنصر
He struck him until he collapsed to the ground.
اقعنصر أي تقاصر إلى الأرض
He collapsed, meaning he fell short and came down to the earth.