In verbal-conventional indication, the indicator is a word and the link to its meaning depends on waḍʿ.
Textbook example: “Zayd” indicates the person assigned that name. Without that assignment, the mere sound would not specify that individual.
Further examples:
“Qalam” denotes a writing instrument.
“Madrasa” denotes a place of study.
These links depend on learned linguistic usage.
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Verbal-conventional indication
Dalālah, Waḍʿ and the Six Types of Indication
In verbal-conventional indication, the indicator is a word and the link to its meaning depends on waḍʿ.
Textbook example: “Zayd” indicates the person assigned that name. Without that assignment, the mere sound would not specify that individual.
Further examples:
“Qalam” denotes a writing instrument.
“Madrasa” denotes a place of study.
These links depend on learned linguistic usage.