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كلث

Root entry · 4 derived lemmas

This root appears to relate to the concept of being firm, solid, or advanced. It is primarily discussed in relation to a person's character or actions, particularly in a historical or classical context.

Derived headwords

اِنْكَلَثَverb
  1. 1.
    to advanceclassical

    This verb form is said to mean 'to advance'. However, its usage and validity are debated among lexicographers.

المُكَلِّثُnoun
  1. 1.
    one who is firmclassical

    A person who is firm or steadfast in their actions or decisions.

المُكَلِّتُnoun
  1. 1.
    one who is firmclassical

    This refers to someone who is firm and decisive in their affairs, often implying a strong and resolute character.

المُصَلِّتُnoun
  1. 1.
    one who is firmclassical

    This term describes someone who is firm and resolute in their actions, particularly in navigating through matters.

Parallel reading

اِنْكَلَثَ الرجل، أهمله الجوهري وصاحب اللسان
The man advanced, neglected by Al-Jawhari and the author of Al-Lisan.
وقال ابن فارس: أي (تقدم)
And Ibn Faris said: meaning (he advanced).
وقال الصاغاني: ولم يتابع ابن فارس عليه: ولعله بالتاء الفوقية.
And Al-Sagani said: And he did not follow Ibn Faris on this; perhaps it is with the upper ta' (تاء فوقية).
والمكلث كمنبر الرجل الماضي في الأمور
And 'al-mukalth' (like 'minbar') is the man who is advanced in affairs.
فإن الماضي في الأمور هو المكلت المصلت، بالتاء الفوقية
For the one who is advanced in affairs is 'al-mukallit al-musallit', with the upper ta' (تاء فوقية).