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الطرخثة

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root pertains to a sense of lightness, flightiness, and impetuousness. It describes a lack of seriousness and a tendency towards rash or hasty actions.

Derived headwords

الخفةnoun
  1. 1.
    lightnessboth

    A state of being not heavy, either physically or metaphorically. In this context, it refers to a lack of seriousness or substance.

  2. 2.
    agilityboth

    The quality of being able to move quickly and easily. It can also imply a quickness of mind or wit.

النزقnoun
  1. 1.
    impatienceboth

    A lack of patience; the inability to tolerate delay or suffering.

  2. 2.
    rashnessboth

    Acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences; impetuous.

  3. 3.
    irritabilityboth

    The tendency to be easily annoyed or angered.

Parallel reading

الخفة والنزق
Lightness and impetuousness.