alifs
|a-lifs|
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/ˈælɪfs/
(alif)
first letter
Etymology
Etymology Information
'alif' originates from Arabic, specifically the word 'alif', where it represented the first letter of the Arabic alphabet.
Historical Evolution
The word 'alif' has remained largely unchanged from its original Arabic form.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the first letter of the Arabic alphabet', and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the plural form of 'alif', which is the first letter of the Arabic alphabet.
The Arabic script begins with the letter alif.
Last updated: 2025/06/21 23:06