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Root entry · 5 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to the concept of thoroughness, investigation, and meticulousness, particularly in the context of legal or adversarial proceedings. It also extends to meanings of intensity or a spark, especially in the context of fire.

Derived headwords

بَصَاverb

1.
to investigate thoroughlyclassical
To pursue a claim against an opponent with extreme thoroughness and diligence.

كدعاverb

1.
to pursue relentlesslyclassical
Similar to 'basa', it signifies pursuing an opponent or adversary with extreme persistence and thoroughness.

استقصىverb

1.
to investigate thoroughlyclassical
To pursue a claim against an opponent with extreme thoroughness and diligence.

البصاءnoun

1.
thorough investigationclassical
The act of thorough investigation or pursuit of a claim, especially in a legal or adversarial context.

بصوةnoun

1.
sparkclassical
A spark, especially a small ember or glowing particle from a fire.
2.
evilclassical
Evil or malice, often used metaphorically.

Parallel reading

استقصى على غريمه

He pursued his opponent thoroughly.

خصاه الله وبصاه ولصاه

May God castrate him, pursue him thoroughly, and stick to him (in punishment).

ويقال: خصي بصي

And it is said: 'He is castrated, he is thoroughly pursued.'

وما في الرماد بصوة

And there is no spark in the ashes.

أي: شررة ولا جمرة

Meaning: no ember and no glowing coal.