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بصط

Root entry · 9 derived lemmas

This root relates to expansion, abundance, and stretching out. It often appears in contexts of increasing physical or metaphorical space, wealth, or power. The primary distinction within the root involves the use of 'ص' (ṣād) versus 'س' (sīn) in certain derived forms, with the former often being a dialectal or older variant.

Derived headwords

البَصْطَةnoun
  1. 1.
    expansionclassical

    A variant pronunciation or spelling of 'البسطة' (al-basṭah), meaning expansion or abundance.

البُسْطَةnoun
  1. 1.
    expansionboth

    The state of being expanded, stretched out, or abundant. It can refer to physical space or an increase in wealth and resources.

  2. 2.
    abundanceboth

    A plentiful supply or quantity of something, often referring to provisions or wealth.

بَصَطَverb
  1. 1.
    to expandclassical

    To stretch out, spread, or become wider. This verb form, using 'ص', is often a variant of the more common 'بَسَطَ' (basata).

بَسَطَverb
  1. 1.
    to spread outboth

    To extend or spread something out, making it wider or longer. It can also mean to flatten.

  2. 2.
    to grant abundanceboth

    To bestow or grant ample provision, wealth, or power.

  3. 3.
    to make easyboth

    To simplify or make a matter easy.

بَسْطnoun
  1. 1.
    expansionboth

    The act or state of being spread out or expanded. It signifies an increase in size or scope.

  2. 2.
    abundanceboth

    A state of plentifulness or great quantity.

بَسِيطadjective
  1. 1.
    simpleboth

    Easy to understand, uncomplicated, or plain. Lacking complexity or adornment.

  2. 2.
    flatboth

    Level and smooth, without undulations or irregularities.

  3. 3.
    abundantclassical

    Plentiful or ample.

مُبَاسِطnoun
  1. 1.
    carpetclassical

    A large rug or carpet, often spread out on the floor.

مُبَسَّطadjective
  1. 1.
    simplifiedboth

    Made easier to understand or do; reduced in complexity.

  2. 2.
    flatboth

    Made flat or level.

مُصَيْطِرadjective
  1. 1.
    controllerclassical

    One who has dominion or authority; a ruler or overseer. This form uses 'ص' as a variant of 'مسيطر' (musayṭir).

Parallel reading

البصطة، بالصاد: لغة في البسطة.
Al-baṣṭah, with ṣād: a dialectal variant for al-basṭah.
وقرئ: وزاده بصطة
And it was recited: 'And He increased him in expansion/abundance'
ومصيطر ، بالصاد والسين، وأصل صاده سين قلبت مع الطاء صادا لقرب مخرجهما.
and muṣayṭir, with ṣād and sīn, and the origin of its ṣād is sīn which was inverted with ṭāʾ into ṣād due to their close articulation points.