PatternHow it is understood
Opening omittedWords left in the answer, e.g. rijāl
Entire answer, substitute presentA later argument or contrary statement
Entire answer, no substituteThe situation and a reliable clue alone
The categories differ by the kind of evidence that makes the unspoken answer intelligible.
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Ellipsis in Istiʾnāf and Two Grounds for Waṣl
PatternHow it is understood
Opening omittedWords left in the answer, e.g. rijāl
Entire answer, substitute presentA later argument or contrary statement
Entire answer, no substituteThe situation and a reliable clue alone
The categories differ by the kind of evidence that makes the unspoken answer intelligible.