LessonsVerbal Embellishments: Resembling Endings, Jinas, Sajʿ, and Further DevicesQuiz

Incomplete jinas arises when one of the four dimensions of complete identity does not match. Difference may concern vocalization or form, the number of letters, which letters occur, or their order.

These are not arbitrary labels. Each creates a different balance of familiarity and surprise, and each still requires distinguishable meanings for the matching expressions.

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Incomplete jinas and its four sources of difference

Verbal Embellishments: Resembling Endings, Jinas, Sajʿ, and Further Devices

Incomplete jinas arises when one of the four dimensions of complete identity does not match. Difference may concern vocalization or form, the number of letters, which letters occur, or their order.

These are not arbitrary labels. Each creates a different balance of familiarity and surprise, and each still requires distinguishable meanings for the matching expressions.