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تمهل

Root entry · 7 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of becoming straight, upright, or tall. It also extends to the idea of moderation and evenness, particularly in relation to the posture or shape of something, like a camel's hump.

Derived headwords

تَمَهَّلَverb
  1. 1.
    to become straightboth

    To become upright, straight, or erect. This can apply to physical objects or postures.

  2. 2.
    to be moderateclassical

    To be moderate, balanced, or even. This sense implies a lack of excess or deviation.

المُتَمَهِّلُadjective
  1. 1.
    moderateclassical

    One who is moderate, balanced, or even-tempered. It describes someone or something that is not extreme.

  2. 2.
    straightboth

    Describing something that is straight, upright, or erect.

اتَّمَهَلَverb
  1. 1.
    to become straightboth

    To become straight, upright, or erect. This is often used to describe the posture or shape of something.

  2. 2.
    to become moderateclassical

    To become moderate or even. This implies achieving a state of balance.

اتَّمَهَلَّالاًnoun
  1. 1.
    straightnessclassical

    The state or quality of being straight, upright, or erect.

  2. 2.
    moderationclassical

    The state of being moderate, balanced, or even.

اتَّمَأَلَverb
  1. 1.
    to become tallboth

    To become tall, long, or extended. This sense emphasizes an increase in height or length.

  2. 2.
    to become straightboth

    To become straight, upright, or erect. This implies achieving a proper or intended form.

  3. 3.
    to become strongclassical

    To become strong, firm, or intense. This sense suggests an increase in power or resilience.

مُتَّمَئِلٌّadjective
  1. 1.
    tallboth

    Describing something that is tall, long, or extended.

  2. 2.
    straightboth

    Describing something that is straight, upright, or erect.

  3. 3.
    strongclassical

    Describing something that is strong, firm, or intense.

اتَّمَأَرَverb
  1. 1.
    to become tallclassical

    To become tall, long, or extended.

  2. 2.
    to become strongclassical

    To become strong, firm, or intense.

Parallel reading

المتمهل المعتدل.
The moderate one is balanced.
وقد اتمهل سنام البعير واتمأل إذا استوى وانتصب،
And the camel's hump has become straight and erect if it is level and standing upright.
فهو متمئل ومتمهل.
So it is tall and straight.
اتمهل الشيء اتمهلالا أي طال،
A thing became long, meaning it grew tall.
ويقال اعتدل،
And it is said to have become straight.
وكذلك اتمأل واتمأر أي طال واشتد.
And likewise, it became tall and strong.