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ضوف

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to deviating or swerving from something. It describes an act of turning aside or inclining away from a particular course or object.

Derived headwords

ضَافَverb
  1. 1.
    to deviateboth

    To turn aside or swerve from a course, path, or intention.

  2. 2.
    to inclineclassical

    To lean or bend towards something, often implying a departure from a previous state.

ضَوْفًاnoun
  1. 1.
    deviationboth

    The act or instance of deviating or swerving from a course or norm.

  2. 2.
    inclinationclassical

    A tendency or leaning towards something, a departure from a straight path.

Parallel reading

ضاف عن الشيء ضوفا
He deviated from the thing with deviation.
عدل كصاف صوفا
He deviated like someone who deviates, with deviation.