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

Jinas is a relationship between two words resembling each other in sound or form but differing in meaning. The resemblance may be complete or imperfect because of a difference in letters, vowels, order, or number.

Distinct meanings are essential. Repeating the same word in the same sense gives repetition, not jinas. Here the ear notices likeness while the mind recognizes difference.

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Jinas: similarity of sound, difference of sense

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

Jinas is a relationship between two words resembling each other in sound or form but differing in meaning. The resemblance may be complete or imperfect because of a difference in letters, vowels, order, or number.

Distinct meanings are essential. Repeating the same word in the same sense gives repetition, not jinas. Here the ear notices likeness while the mind recognizes difference.