What does ʿlm al-mʿaaniy mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term ʿlm al-mʿaaniy (علم الْمعَانِي) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition ʿlm al-mʿaaniy

ʿlm al-mʿaaniy according to Dustur al-'Ulama (Al-Ahmadnagari)

In the science of meanings.

ʿlm al-mʿaaniy according to Maqalid al-'Ulum (As-Suyuti)

The study of the properties of speech structures in conveying meaning, along with related aspects such as aesthetic approval and others, so that by mastering them, one guards against error in applying speech according to what the situation requires to be mentioned.

ʿlm al-mʿaaniy according to At-Tawqif (Al-Munawi)

A science through which a single meaning is known via different ways in the clarity of indication.

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