"Though This Be Madness, Yet There Is Method In't": The "mamnūʿ min al-ṣarf" (Diptotes) in Arabic Grammatical Tradition

This article discusses theories designed by medieval Arabic grammarians to explain one of the most puzzling topics in Arabic grammar, mamnūʿ min al-ṣarf (diptotes). The mainstream theory of mamnūʿ min al-ṣarf probably took on its definitive form in the early 4th/10th century; it differs from Sībaway...

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Published in:Arabica
Authors: Druel, Jean N. (Author) ; Kasher, Almog 1977- (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill [2019]
In: Arabica
Further subjects:B Tradition grammaticale arabe
B diptotes
B Arabic Grammatical Tradition
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Summary:This article discusses theories designed by medieval Arabic grammarians to explain one of the most puzzling topics in Arabic grammar, mamnūʿ min al-ṣarf (diptotes). The mainstream theory of mamnūʿ min al-ṣarf probably took on its definitive form in the early 4th/10th century; it differs from Sībawayhi's (d. ca 180/796) theory, yet consists of a generalisation of features found in the latter. A later modification, which retained its basic elements, was presented to the mainstream theory probably during the 7th/13th century. A radically different theory was presented by al-Suhaylī (d. 581/1185), who harshly criticised the mainstream theory as inadequate and arbitrary.
ISSN:1570-0585
Contains:Enthalten in: Arabica
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1163/15700585-12341520