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المستع

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root describes a person who is quick and decisive in their actions, as well as someone who is withdrawn or hesitant. It encompasses notions of speed, efficiency, and sometimes a lack of outward engagement.

Derived headwords

المُسْتَعُّadjective
  1. 1.
    quick-actingboth

    A man who is swift and decisive in his affairs.

  2. 2.
    withdrawnboth

    Someone who is withdrawn or shrinking back.

مِنْبَرnoun
  1. 1.
    platformboth

    A raised platform from which a speaker addresses an audience, often used for sermons or speeches.

مُنْستَعadjective
  1. 1.
    withdrawnclassical

    Similar to المستع, referring to someone who is withdrawn or shrinking back.

Parallel reading

الرجل السريع الماضي في أمره
The man who is quick and decisive in his affair.
والمنكمش
And the withdrawn one.
كالمنستع
Like the withdrawn one.