عتت
Root entry · 9 derived lemmasThis root primarily concerns the concept of repetition, persistence, and insistence, particularly in speech or in making requests. It also extends to meanings related to stubbornness, mental dullness, and a faltering or unclear manner of speaking.
Derived headwords
- 1.he became demented, so he is dementedboth
he became demented, so he is demented
- 2.also with damma on the 'ayn and kasraboth
also with damma on the 'ayn and kasra
- 1.he is dull-wittedboth
He is mentally slow, foolish, or lacking in understanding.
- 2.he repeats himselfclassical
He repeats what has been said, often due to a lack of comprehension or persistence in a statement.
- 1.from the pattern of 'sama'both
from the pattern of 'sama'
- 1.to repeatclassical
To repeat a statement or request over and over again.
- 1.to be insistentclassical
To persist in a request or question.
- 1.to falterclassical
To speak indistinctly or without coherence.
- 1.insistenceclassical
The act of being insistent or persistent in a request or statement.
- 1.to call (animal)classical
To call an animal, specifically a kid (young goat), using a specific sound like 'ut ut'.
- 1.to falter in speechclassical
To speak in a way that is not continuous or coherent.