متل
Root entry · 22 derived lemmasThis root primarily concerns the concept of likeness, resemblance, and similarity. It extends to ideas of retribution, equivalence, and standing upright or present. It also encompasses terms for places and specific historical figures or tribes.
Derived headwords
- 1.retributionsclassical
Plural of 'muthla', referring to acts of retribution or vengeance, often in the context of legal or divine justice.
- 1.retributionclassical
An act of retribution, vengeance, or punishment, often involving mutilation or severe reprisal.
- 2.likenessclassical
A likeness or resemblance, though this sense is less emphasized in the text.
- 1.to retaliateclassical
To inflict retribution or punishment upon someone, often in response to a wrong.
- 2.to make an example ofclassical
To punish someone severely to deter others, making them an example.
- 3.to intendclassical
To intend or aim for someone, as in a ruler intending someone for a purpose.
- 1.retributionclassical
The act of inflicting retribution or punishment, often in the context of 'qawad' (retaliation).
- 2.seeking retributionclassical
The act of asking a ruler for retribution or justice.
- 1.to resembleboth
To resemble or be similar to someone or something.
- 2.to striveclassical
To strive or struggle diligently, as in a battle or effort.
- 1.resemblingboth
Resembling or similar to something else.
- 2.standingclassical
Standing upright or present, often used metaphorically for ruins whose traces remain.
- 3.diligentclassical
Striving or diligent in an effort.
- 1.minaretclassical
A minaret or elevated structure, possibly a lampstand or a place for a lamp.
- 2.ruinsclassical
Remnants of ancient dwellings or ruins whose traces are still visible.
- 1.a king of Yemenclassical
A historical king of Yemen, mentioned in the context of a linguistic slip by Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan.
- 1.a place nameclassical
A place name, possibly a valley or a well-known location, associated with a 'rahá' (millstone).
- 1.similar landsclassical
Lands that are similar to each other, described as being near Basra.
- 1.moldclassical
A mold or template, specifically one used for shaping the eye of a blade.
- 1.moldsclassical
Plural of 'mithal', referring to molds or templates.
- 1.setting a targetclassical
Setting something up as a target, especially for blame or criticism.
- 1.betterboth
In better condition or state, often used for a sick person improving.
- 2.bestclassical
The best or most excellent, used to describe leaders or esteemed individuals.
- 1.good conditionclassical
A state of good condition or well-being.
- 1.accustomedclassical
Accustomed or habituated to something, as in swords becoming accustomed to the best people.
- 1.standing uprightclassical
Standing upright or erect, used to describe someone's posture.
- 1.similar oneboth
A similar person or thing, often used to imply that the comparison is with something insignificant.
- 1.similar onesclassical
Plural of 'mathil', referring to similar people or things, implying insignificance.
- 1.moving awayclassical
The act of moving away or departing from a place.
- 1.standing uprightclassical
Standing upright or present, often used in the context of appearing before someone.
- 1.a city in Indiamodern
A city located in India.