LessonsThirteen Semantic Properties of Form II (Tafʿīl): From Causation and Multiplicity to Independent MeaningsQuiz

The textbook's thirteen properties can be grouped as follows:

Nos.PropertiesDiagnostic meaning
1–3Causation/transformation, multiplication, removalExtending, multiplying, removing
4–6Becoming, reaching, intensificationAcquiring a state, reaching, greater degree
7–9Attribution, covering, mixing/coatingAssigning a description, covering, gilding
10–11Conversion, formula utteranceChanging category, pronouncing a formula
12–13Correspondence, independent lexical useSimilar meaning across forms or new lexical sense

Reading rule: Examine root, sentence structure, and attested usage. The doubled radical does not, by itself, dictate one meaning.

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Overview of All Thirteen Properties

Thirteen Semantic Properties of Form II (Tafʿīl): From Causation and Multiplicity to Independent Meanings

The textbook's thirteen properties can be grouped as follows:

Nos.PropertiesDiagnostic meaning
1–3Causation/transformation, multiplication, removalExtending, multiplying, removing
4–6Becoming, reaching, intensificationAcquiring a state, reaching, greater degree
7–9Attribution, covering, mixing/coatingAssigning a description, covering, gilding
10–11Conversion, formula utteranceChanging category, pronouncing a formula
12–13Correspondence, independent lexical useSimilar meaning across forms or new lexical sense

Reading rule: Examine root, sentence structure, and attested usage. The doubled radical does not, by itself, dictate one meaning.