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وخص

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root primarily relates to the concept of something being 'nothing' or 'non-existent', particularly in the context of cold or any tangible thing. It is often used in negative constructions to emphasize the complete absence of something.

Derived headwords

وَخْصَةnoun
  1. 1.
    a bit of coldclassical

    A very small amount or trace of coldness, or any tangible thing.

  2. 2.
    nothingclassical

    Used in negative contexts to denote complete absence or non-existence.

Parallel reading

أصبحت وليس بها وخصة أي شيء من برد
It became morning, and there was not in it (i.e., the air) a bit of cold, or anything of cold.
لا يستعمل إلا جحدا
It is not used except in negation.