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عك

Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root primarily deals with the concept of sticking to something, adhering closely, or being persistent. It can also extend to the idea of being stubborn or obstinate in one's adherence.

Derived headwords

عَسَكَverb
  1. 1.
    to stick toboth

    To adhere closely to something, to be persistent in staying with it.

عَسْكًاnoun
  1. 1.
    adherenceclassical

    The act of sticking to something or being persistent.

Parallel reading

عسك بالشى عسكا: لزمه.
He stuck to the thing, adhering to it.