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alcoranic

|al-co-ran-ic|

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/ˌæl.kəˈræn.ɪk/

related to the Quran

Etymology
Etymology Information

'alcoranic' originates from the Arabic word 'al-Qur'an', where 'al-' is the definite article 'the' and 'Qur'an' means 'recitation'.

Historical Evolution

'al-Qur'an' transformed into the English word 'alcoranic' to describe things related to the Quran.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'related to the recitation', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to the Quran'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

relating to the Quran, the holy book of Islam.

The alcoranic teachings emphasize the importance of charity.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/16 08:51