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فضل

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root primarily concerns the concept of abundance, superiority, merit, and virtue. It denotes something extra, exceeding a norm, or being distinguished. It can also refer to grace, favor, or a generous gift.

Derived headwords

فَضْلnoun
  1. 1.
    merit, virtueboth

    Superiority, excellence, or praiseworthy quality that distinguishes someone or something.

  2. 2.
    abundance, surplusboth

    More than what is necessary or expected; an excess or extra amount.

  3. 3.
    grace, favorclassical

    Divine favor, kindness, or a generous gift bestowed upon someone.

فَضِيلَةnoun
  1. 1.
    virtue, meritboth

    A moral excellence or praiseworthy quality; a distinguished characteristic.

فُضُولnoun
  1. 1.
    excesses, superfluitiesboth

    Plural of 'fadl', referring to extra things, superfluities, or unnecessary additions.

فَصُولnoun
  1. 1.
    separations, divisionsclassical

    Plural of 'faṣl', referring to distinct parts, sections, or periods of time, often implying a separation.

Parallel reading

الفضل والفضيلة معروف
Merit and virtue are known.
ضد النقص والنقيصة
They are the opposite of deficiency and flaw.
والجمع فضول
And their plural is 'fuḍūl'.
وشيك الفصول بعيد الغفول
Swift in separations, distant from negligence.