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حكف

Root entry · 1 derived lemma

This root appears to describe a state of weakness, slackness, or inability to perform tasks effectively. It relates to a lack of firmness or vigor in action.

Derived headwords

الحُكُوفnoun
  1. 1.
    Slackness in workclassical

    A state of being slack, weak, or lacking vigor in performing an action or task.

Parallel reading

ابن الأعرابي الحكوف الاسترخاء في العمل.
Ibn al-A'rabi: Al-Hukuf is slackness in work.