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ma’ānī(for A. م ع ا نٍ ma’āniṅ, pl. of یمعن manā; see manī), s.f. pl. Meanings, intended significations or senses; imports;—mental images;—intrinsic qualities;—qualities that are commended or approved, commendable qualities, charms, graces; elegance of language;—elegant mystical meanings; sublime realities; spiritual matters;—(for ‘ilmu`lma’ānī), the science whereby is known the manner of adapting language to the requirements of the case;—ability (or knowledge how) to express clearly one meaning in various ways.
Origin: Persian