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شيء

Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concept of 'thing' or 'something' in a general sense. It encompasses existence, occurrence, and the notion of a specific entity or matter.

Derived headwords

شَيْءnoun
  1. 1.
    thingboth

    A general term for any entity, object, or concept. It can refer to something concrete or abstract.

  2. 2.
    somethingboth

    Used to denote an unspecified or unknown entity or matter.

  3. 3.
    a littleclassical

    Can be used to indicate a small amount or degree of something.

شَاءَverb
  1. 1.
    to willboth

    To desire, intend, or wish for something. Often used in the context of divine will.

  2. 2.
    to wantboth

    To have a desire for something.

مَشِيئَةnoun
  1. 1.
    willboth

    The faculty or power of the mind by which one decides on and initiates action; volition. Often refers to divine will.

  2. 2.
    desireboth

    A strong feeling of wanting to have something or wishing for something to happen.

شَائِيّadjective
  1. 1.
    arbitraryclassical

    Based on random choice or personal whim, rather than any reason or system. Related to will or desire.

مُشِيءother
  1. 1.
    one who willsclassical

    An active participle referring to someone or something that wills or desires.

Parallel reading

معروف مقدر.
Known and destined.