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Root entry · 2 derived lemmas

This root appears to be related to the concept of intelligence, understanding, or mental capacity, particularly in contrast to foolishness or rashness. It may also touch upon the idea of being sound or well-formed.

Derived headwords

رَاصَverb
  1. 1.
    to be intelligentclassical

    To possess intelligence or sound judgment, especially in contrast to foolishness or recklessness.

رُعُونَةnoun
  1. 1.
    foolishnessclassical

    A state of foolishness, rashness, or immaturity in judgment.

Parallel reading

رَاصَ الرجلُ، أهمله الجوهري، وقال ابن الأعرابي: أي عقل بعد رعونة
The man was intelligent; al-Jawhari neglected it, and Ibn al-A'rabi said: meaning, what intellect is there after foolishness?
أي عقل بعد رعونة
meaning, what intellect is there after foolishness?