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عثلمة

Root entry · 3 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the concept of something being broken, fractured, or having a gap. It can describe physical damage to objects or even a deficiency in something.

Derived headwords

عَثْلَمَverb
  1. 1.
    to break, fractureboth

    To cause something to break or become fractured, often implying a significant crack or split.

  2. 2.
    to have a gapclassical

    To possess a noticeable opening or gap, suggesting a lack of completeness.

عَثْلَمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    fracture, crackboth

    A break or crack in an object, indicating damage or a flaw.

  2. 2.
    gap, openingclassical

    An empty space or an opening, suggesting a deficiency or a missing part.

مُعَثْلَمadjective
  1. 1.
    fractured, crackedboth

    Describing something that has a fracture or a crack.

  2. 2.
    having a gapclassical

    Possessing an opening or a noticeable gap.