1. An absolute object is normally an accusative maṣdar related to the action.
2. Its three main purposes are emphasis, kind, and number.
3. It may have different wording but related meaning.
4. The verb may be omitted with contextual permission or fixed attested usage.
5. Case markers vary: dual yāʾ and sound-feminine-plural kasra can also mark accusative.
The next source chapter treats the direct object.
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The Accusatives: Al-Mafʿūl al-Muṭlaq
1. An absolute object is normally an accusative maṣdar related to the action.
2. Its three main purposes are emphasis, kind, and number.
3. It may have different wording but related meaning.
4. The verb may be omitted with contextual permission or fixed attested usage.
5. Case markers vary: dual yāʾ and sound-feminine-plural kasra can also mark accusative.
The next source chapter treats the direct object.