Classical Syriac

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Etymology

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From Proto-West Semitic *katab-; compare Arabic ك ت ب (k t b), Hebrew כ־ת־ב (k-t-b).

Root

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ܟ-ܬ-ܒ (k-t-b)

  1. forming words pertaining to writing
  2. forming words pertaining to dictateing
  3. forming words pertaining to composing
  4. forming words pertaining to dedicating
  5. forming words pertaining to drawing

Derived terms

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References

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  • ktb”, in The Comprehensive Aramaic Lexicon Project, Cincinnati: Hebrew Union College, 1986–