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ح ق م

Root entry · 13 derived lemmas

This root primarily relates to concepts of wisdom, judgment, and governance. It also extends to specific types of birds, possibly due to their perceived intelligence or stately appearance.

Derived headwords

الحِقْمnoun
  1. 1.
    A type of birdclassical

    A specific kind of bird, possibly resembling a pigeon or dove. It is mentioned in classical dictionaries as a type of bird.

حَقَمَverb
  1. 1.
    To be wiseboth

    To possess wisdom, sound judgment, or sagacity. This is a core meaning associated with the root.

  2. 2.
    To governclassical

    To rule, administer, or exercise authority with wisdom and justice.

حِكْمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Wisdomboth

    Profound knowledge, understanding, and good judgment. It is the ability to discern or set things right.

  2. 2.
    Prudenceboth

    The quality of being prudent, cautious, and sensible in conduct and decision-making.

  3. 3.
    Proverbboth

    A short, pithy saying expressing a general truth or piece of advice.

حَكِيمadjective
  1. 1.
    Wiseboth

    Possessing or exhibiting wisdom, knowledge, and good judgment. Often used to describe someone with deep understanding.

  2. 2.
    Skilledboth

    Expert or highly proficient in a particular field or art.

  3. 3.
    Physicianclassical

    A doctor or medical practitioner, implying skill and wisdom in healing.

أَحْكَمَverb
  1. 1.
    To perfectboth

    To make something complete, excellent, or flawless. To do something with great skill and precision.

  2. 2.
    To controlboth

    To gain mastery over something, to bring it under control or subjugation.

  3. 3.
    To decreeclassical

    To ordain or establish something firmly, often with authority.

حُكْمnoun
  1. 1.
    Judgmentboth

    The ability to make considered decisions or come to sensible conclusions. Also refers to a formal decision or sentence.

  2. 2.
    Ruleboth

    The exercise of authority or control over a state, organization, or people. Also refers to a law or regulation.

  3. 3.
    Wisdomboth

    Sagacity and sound judgment, often applied to divine pronouncements or profound insights.

حَكَمَverb
  1. 1.
    To judgeboth

    To form or give an opinion or estimate about the worth, quality, or importance of someone or something. To decide a case.

  2. 2.
    To ruleboth

    To exercise authority or control; to govern.

  3. 3.
    To arbitrateboth

    To act as an impartial judge in a dispute.

حُكُومَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Governmentmodern

    The governing body of a nation, state, or community. The system by which a state or community is controlled.

مَحْكَمَةnoun
  1. 1.
    Courtboth

    A tribunal presided over by a judge, jury, or magistrate for the administration of justice.

مَحْكُومadjective
  1. 1.
    Ruledboth

    Subject to the authority or control of a ruler or government.

  2. 2.
    Dominatedboth

    Controlled or influenced heavily by someone or something.

حُكْمِيّadjective
  1. 1.
    Judicialmodern

    Relating to or resulting from the administration of justice.

  2. 2.
    Governmentalmodern

    Relating to or characteristic of a government.

مُحَكِّمnoun
  1. 1.
    Arbitratorboth

    A person chosen to decide a dispute between parties.

  2. 2.
    Judgeboth

    A person appointed to preside over a court of law.

مُحْكَمadjective
  1. 1.
    Perfectedboth

    Made complete, excellent, or flawless.

  2. 2.
    Preciseboth

    Exact, accurate, and carefully expressed or determined.

  3. 3.
    Well-constructedboth

    Built or made with great skill and care.

Parallel reading

الحقم: الحمام، أو طائر يشبهه
Al-hiqm: The pigeon, or a bird resembling it.
وفي الصحاح: ضرب من الطير يقال: إنها الحمام.
And in Al-Sihah: A type of bird, said to be the pigeon.