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الوخنة

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concept of corruption or decay. It also encompasses the idea of intention or purpose, whether directed towards good or evil.

Derived headwords

الوخْنَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Corruptionclassical

    A state of decay, deterioration, or moral depravity.

التوخُّنnoun
  1. 1.
    Intentionclassical

    The act of intending or aiming towards something, encompassing both good and evil purposes.

Parallel reading

الوخنة: الفساد.
Corruption: decay.
والتوخن: القصد إلى خير أو شر.
And intention: aiming towards good or evil.