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عبثم

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be rare and possibly non-standard, with limited attestations. It seems to relate to concepts of being scattered, dispersed, or perhaps even confused, though clear semantic connections are difficult to establish due to its scarcity.

Derived headwords

عَبْثَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to be scatteredclassical

    To be dispersed or spread out in various directions.

  2. 2.
    to be confusedclassical

    To be in a state of mental disarray or bewilderment.

عَبْثَمٌnoun
  1. 1.
    scatteringclassical

    The act or state of being scattered or dispersed.

  2. 2.
    confusionclassical

    A state of disorder or bewilderment.