Semantic Multiplicity of the Form "Fa'eel" in Surahs Maryam and Al-Shu'ara: A Morpho-Semantic Study

Abstract

The semantic multiplicity of the form (fa‘īl) in the Holy Qur’an refers to

instances where Qur’anic commentators have pointed out that the

morphological form (fa‘īl) appears in the Qur’anic text in place of, or with

the meaning of, another form—such as (fā‘il) or (maf‘ūl). This has been

explicitly mentioned by exegetes in their interpretations of verses containing

the form (fa‘īl) in the Qur’an .

This research examines the phenomenon of semantic multiplicity and its

implications. Semantic multiplicity refers to a single word that conveys two

or more meanings, whether these meanings are different or closely related,

regardless of the cause—be it rhetorical, morphological, or otherwise .

The topic of semantic multiplicity is one of the most significant areas of

study in linguistics, particularly within the field of semantics. The study of

morphological patterns is of great importance, as it reveals differences in

strength, nuance, and meaning between forms. Every pattern that follows

the form (fa‘īl) carries an intensified meaning; it conveys strength, intensity,

and exaggeration in description. Hence, this form tends to have a more

powerful rhythm and a stronger expressive impact.