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فِطْنَةٌ

Root: فطن

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فِطْنَةٌ [mentioned above as an Verbal.Noun seems to be regarded by some as a simple subst., and] signifies Intelligence, understanding, knowledge, sagacity, or skill; contr. of غَبَاوَةٌ: or, accord. to some, such [intelligence, &c.,] as is instinctive [or natural; infused into the mind by God]; not acquired. [See also ذِهْنٌ.]
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