تَمَاثُل
تَمَاثُل در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Tamāthul means symmetry or perfect identity between two things.
- It comes from the root m-th-l, meaning likeness or example.
- Commonly used in math, biology, law, and medical recovery phrases.
- It is a formal word, more precise than the general 'tashābuh'.
The Arabic word تَمَاثُل (tamāthul) is a sophisticated noun derived from the root م-ث-ل (m-th-l), which fundamentally pertains to likeness, resemblance, or being an example of something. In the Form VI pattern (tafāʿul), the word implies a state of reciprocity or mutual correspondence between two or more entities. When we speak of tamāthul, we are not just talking about a vague similarity; we are often describing a precise, structural, or conceptual symmetry where parts correspond to each other in size, form, and arrangement.
- Geometric Context
- In mathematics and architecture, it refers to bilateral or radial symmetry, where one half of an object mirrors the other perfectly.
يُظْهِرُ التَّصْمِيمُ المِعْمَارِيُّ تَمَاثُلًا دَقِيقًا بَيْنَ الجَنَاحَيْنِ. (The architectural design shows precise symmetry between the two wings.)
- Biological Context
- In biology, it is used to describe homology or bilateral symmetry in organisms, such as the matching structure of human limbs or the patterns on a butterfly's wings.
Beyond the physical, tamāthul is used in legal and philosophical discourse to describe the identity of cases or concepts. If two legal precedents are identical in their core facts, a lawyer might argue there is a tamāthul in the circumstances, necessitating the same judgment. In literature and art, it refers to the balance and harmony achieved through repeating motifs or mirrored structures. This word is essential for B2 learners because it elevates your vocabulary from the basic 'shabah' (similarity) to a more technical and precise level of description suitable for academic and professional environments.
هُنَاكَ تَمَاثُلٌ فِي وِجْهَاتِ النَّظَرِ بَيْنَ الطَّرَفَيْنِ. (There is a total alignment/identity in viewpoints between the two parties.)
- Abstract Usage
- Used to describe parity in economic status, identical social backgrounds, or congruent philosophical arguments.
Using تَمَاثُل requires understanding its role as a verbal noun (masdar). It usually functions as the subject or object of a sentence, often followed by the preposition بَيْنَ (between) to indicate the entities being compared, or فِي (in) to specify the aspect of symmetry.
نَاحِظُ تَمَاثُلَ الأَشْكَالِ الهَنْدَسِيَّةِ فِي هَذَا المَسْجِدِ. (We notice the symmetry of geometric shapes in this mosque.)
In a formal or scientific context, you might use it to describe a lack of difference. For instance, in chemistry, two molecules might exhibit tamāthul. In linguistics, it can refer to the structural identity of two sentences. It is important to distinguish it from tashābuh (resemblance), which is more general. Tamāthul implies that if you were to overlay one onto the other, they would fit perfectly.
- Sentence Pattern 1: Subject
- [Tamāthul] + [Genitive Noun] + [Verb/Adjective]. Example: تَمَاثُلُ البَصَمَاتِ نَادِرٌ جِدًّا (Symmetry/Identity of fingerprints is very rare.)
عَلَيْنَا تَحْقِيقُ تَمَاثُلٍ فِي الفُرَصِ المَتَاحَةِ. (We must achieve parity/identity in the available opportunities.)
- Sentence Pattern 2: With Preposition
- [Verb] + [Noun] + [بِتَمَاثُلٍ]. Example: يَتَمَيَّزُ المَبْنَى بِتَمَاثُلٍ رَائِعٍ (The building is characterized by wonderful symmetry.)
You are most likely to encounter تَمَاثُل in educational and professional settings rather than casual street slang. It is a staple of the 'Fusha' (Modern Standard Arabic) used in news broadcasts, documentaries, and academic lectures. If you watch a documentary on Islamic art on Al Jazeera, you will hear it repeatedly to describe the intricate patterns of the Alhambra or the Taj Mahal. In a medical context, a doctor might tell a patient's family that the patient is 'yatamāthalu lil-shifā' (is recovering), which is a very common and polite way to describe the healing process.
المَرِيضُ يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ بَعْدَ العَمَلِيَّةِ. (The patient is recovering [becoming like his healthy self] after the surgery.)
- Academic Lectures
- Used when discussing biological evolution (homology) or mathematical theorems regarding congruency.
ابْحَثْ عَنْ تَمَاثُلٍ فِي هَذِهِ المُعَادَلَةِ. (Look for a symmetry in this equation.)
In legal settings, you will hear it during comparisons of crimes or contracts. A judge might note the tamāthul between two cases to apply the same ruling. Furthermore, in the world of computer science and data, 'tamāthul' is used to translate 'symmetry' in encryption (Symmetric Encryption - التشفير المتماثل). It is also prevalent in political analysis when comparing the trajectories of two different nations or movements, suggesting they are following an identical path.
One of the most frequent errors learners make is confusing تَمَاثُل (tamāthul) with تَشَابُه (tashābuh). While both mean 'similarity', tashābuh is broad and can be used for any two things that look alike. Tamāthul is much stronger; it implies that they are identical or perfectly symmetrical. Using tashābuh when you mean 'mathematical symmetry' sounds uneducated, and using tamāthul to say two random people look a bit alike sounds overly dramatic or technical.
- Mistake: Over-usage
- Using 'tamāthul' for 'like' (mithl). Remember: 'Mithl' is a preposition, 'tamāthul' is a noun meaning 'the state of being identical'.
Wrong: أَنْتَ تَمَاثُل أَخِيكَ. (You are the symmetry of your brother.)
Correct: أَنْتَ مِثْلُ أَخِيكَ. (You are like your brother.)
Another mistake involves the medical phrase tamāthul lil-shifā. Some students try to use the verb tamāthala without the preposition li- (for). You must say 'tamāthala lil-shifā'. Without the preposition, the sentence is incomplete. Additionally, be careful with the pronunciation. The 'th' sound (ث) is often mispronounced as 's' or 't' by non-native speakers, which can lead to confusion with other roots.
To truly master Arabic, you need to know when to use تَمَاثُل and when to opt for a synonym. Here is a breakdown of the most common alternatives and how they differ in nuance.
- تَشَابُه (Tashābuh)
- General similarity. Use this if two things just look alike but aren't necessarily identical or symmetrical.
- تَطَابُق (Tatābuq)
- Congruence or total coincidence. This is even stronger than 'tamāthul'. It implies that two things occupy the same space or are exactly 100% the same in every single detail.
- تَنَاسُق (Tanāsuq)
- Harmony or coordination. Use this when describing how different parts work together beautifully, even if they aren't symmetrical.
الفَرْقُ بَيْنَ التَّمَاثُلِ وَالتَّنَاسُقِ هُوَ أَنَّ التَّمَاثُلَ يَعْنِي التَّطَابُقَ فِي الشَّكْلِ. (The difference between symmetry and harmony is that symmetry means identity in form.)
In a poetic or literary context, you might use muḍāhāh (مُضَاهَاة), which means 'rivalling' or 'matching in excellence'. However, for technical subjects like geometry, biology, or formal logic, tamāthul remains the most accurate choice. In modern political discourse, tawāfuq (تَوَافُق) is preferred for 'consensus' or 'alignment of views', whereas tamāthul would imply their views are literally identical copies of each other.
چقدر رسمی است؟
"يُظْهِرُ النِّظَامُ تَمَاثُلًا فِي الأَدَاءِ."
"هُنَاكَ تَمَاثُلٌ بَيْنَ القَمِيصَيْنِ."
"شُوف التَّمَاثُل بَيْنَهُم."
"انْظُرْ كَيْفَ تَتَمَاثَلُ أَجْنِحَةُ الفَرَاشَةِ."
"كوبي بيست (Copy-paste)"
نکته جالب
The root is used for 'proverbs' (amthāl) because a proverb is a 'likeness' or a 'representation' of a universal truth.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing 'th' (ث) as 's' (س).
- Pronouncing 'th' (ث) as 't' (ت).
- Shortening the long 'a' in the second syllable.
- Confusing it with 'tamtheel'.
سطح دشواری
Requires understanding of Form VI patterns and academic contexts.
Spelling the 'th' and 'long a' correctly is key.
The 'th' sound can be tricky for some.
Clear pronunciation in formal media makes it recognizable.
بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟
پیشنیازها
بعداً یاد بگیرید
پیشرفته
گرامر لازم
Masdar of Form VI
تَمَاثَلَ (Verb) -> تَمَاثُل (Noun). Patterns like تَفَاعَلَ -> تَفَاعُل.
Idafa Construction
تَمَاثُلُ الأَشْكَالِ (The symmetry of shapes).
Preposition 'Li-' with Health
يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ (Recovering).
Preposition 'Bayna' for Comparison
التَّمَاثُلُ بَيْنَ الطَّرَفَيْنِ (Symmetry between the two parties).
Adjective Agreement
تَمَاثُلٌ رَائِعٌ (Wonderful symmetry - masculine singular agreement).
مثالها بر اساس سطح
هَذَا مِثْلُ ذَاكَ.
This is like that.
A1 uses 'mithl' (like) as a precursor to 'tamathul'.
عِنْدِي كِتَابَانِ مِثْلُ بَعْضٍ.
I have two books like each other.
Simple comparison.
الأَخَوَانِ يَتَشَابَهَانِ.
The two brothers look alike.
Using the verb 'tashabaha' for similarity.
هَذِهِ الصُّورَةُ جَمِيلَةٌ.
This picture is beautiful.
Basic description.
أُرِيدُ قَلَمًا مِثْلَ هَذَا.
I want a pen like this one.
Requesting something similar.
هَلْ هُمَا نَفْسُ الشَّيْءِ؟
Are they the same thing?
Asking about identity.
أَنْتَ مِثْلُ أَبِيكَ.
You are like your father.
Comparing people.
هَذَا المِثَالُ سَهْلٌ.
This example is easy.
'Mithal' (example) is from the same root.
هُنَاكَ تَمَاثُلٌ فِي الأَلْوَانِ.
There is a symmetry in the colors.
Basic use of the noun.
المَرِيضُ يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ.
The patient is recovering.
Common medical expression.
هَذِهِ الأَشْكَالُ فِيهَا تَمَاثُلٌ.
These shapes have symmetry.
Describing geometry.
تَمَاثُلُ الوَجْهِ جَمِيلٌ.
Facial symmetry is beautiful.
Possessive construction.
نَحْنُ نَحْتَاجُ إِلَى تَمَاثُلٍ هُنَا.
We need symmetry here.
Expressing need.
هَلْ تَرَى التَّمَاثُلَ بَيْنَهُمَا؟
Do you see the symmetry between them?
Questioning observation.
البَيْتُ مَبْنِيٌّ بِتَمَاثُلٍ.
The house is built with symmetry.
Using 'bi-' preposition.
التَّمَاثُلُ مُهِمٌّ فِي الفَنِّ.
Symmetry is important in art.
General statement.
يَتَمَيَّزُ التَّصْمِيمُ بِتَمَاثُلٍ دَقِيقٍ.
The design is characterized by precise symmetry.
Using 'yatamyazu bi-' (characterized by).
يُوجَدُ تَمَاثُلٌ بَيْنَ النِّظَامَيْنِ.
There is a similarity/identity between the two systems.
Comparing abstract systems.
تَمَاثُلُ الفُرَصِ حَقٌّ لِلْجَمِيعِ.
Equality/Parity of opportunities is a right for all.
Social context.
يَجِبُ أَنْ نُحَقِّقَ التَّمَاثُلَ فِي العَمَلِ.
We must achieve symmetry/balance in work.
Using 'haqqaqa' (to achieve).
هَذَا التَّمَاثُلُ لَيْسَ صُدْفَةً.
This symmetry is not a coincidence.
Logical deduction.
نَلاحِظُ تَمَاثُلًا فِي بِنْيَةِ الخَلِيَّةِ.
We notice a symmetry in the cell structure.
Scientific observation.
التَّمَاثُلُ يُعْطِي شُعُورًا بِالرَّاحَةِ.
Symmetry gives a feeling of comfort.
Psychological effect.
هَلْ يُمْكِنُكَ شَرْحُ مَعْنَى التَّمَاثُلِ؟
Can you explain the meaning of symmetry?
Asking for definition.
يُعْتَبَرُ التَّمَاثُلُ رُكْنًا أَسَاسِيًّا فِي العِمَارَةِ الإِسْلَامِيَّةِ.
Symmetry is considered a fundamental pillar in Islamic architecture.
Passive construction 'yu'tabaru' (is considered).
أَثْبَتَتِ الدِّرَاسَةُ تَمَاثُلَ النَّتَائِجِ فِي التَّجْرِبَتَيْنِ.
The study proved the identity of results in the two experiments.
Scientific reporting.
يَسْعَى القَانُونُ إِلَى تَحْقِيقِ التَّمَاثُلِ أَمَامَ القَضَاءِ.
The law seeks to achieve equality/parity before the judiciary.
Legal context.
تَمَاثُلُ الأَعْضَاءِ فِي جِسْمِ الإِنْسَانِ بَدِيعٌ.
The symmetry of organs in the human body is marvelous.
Descriptive academic style.
تَعْتَمِدُ الشَّفْرَةُ عَلَى تَمَاثُلِ المَفَاتِيحِ.
The code relies on the symmetry of keys.
Technical/Computing context.
لا يَعْنِي التَّمَاثُلُ بِالضَّرُورَةِ التَّطَابُقَ الكَامِلَ.
Symmetry does not necessarily mean complete congruence.
Nuanced distinction.
تَمَاثَلَتْ وِجْهَاتُ نَظَرِهِمْ بَعْدَ النِّقَاشِ.
Their viewpoints became identical after the discussion.
Verb form 'tamathala'.
يُؤَدِّي التَّمَاثُلُ فِي التَّوْزِيعِ إِلَى الِاسْتِقْرَارِ.
Symmetry in distribution leads to stability.
Causal relationship.
يَنْطَلِقُ الفَيْلَسُوفُ مِنْ مَبْدَأِ التَّمَاثُلِ الكَوْنِيِّ.
The philosopher starts from the principle of cosmic symmetry.
Philosophical terminology.
يُفْضِي التَّمَاثُلُ الوَظِيفِيُّ إِلَى كَفَاءَةٍ أَعْلَى.
Functional symmetry leads to higher efficiency.
Abstract academic cause-effect.
ثَمَّةَ تَمَاثُلٌ بَيْنَ هَذِهِ الحَالَةِ وَسَوَابِقِهَا التَّارِيخِيَّةِ.
There is a symmetry between this case and its historical precedents.
Using 'thamma' (there is).
تَجَلَّى التَّمَاثُلُ فِي أَبْهَى صُوَرِهِ فِي هَذَا العَمَلِ الأَدَبِيِّ.
Symmetry manifested in its most beautiful forms in this literary work.
Literary criticism.
يُشِيرُ التَّمَاثُلُ البِنْيَوِيُّ إِلَى أَصْلٍ مُشْتَرَكٍ.
Structural symmetry indicates a common origin.
Scientific hypothesis.
عَالَجَ البَاحِثُ إِشْكَالِيَّةَ التَّمَاثُلِ فِي المَنْطِقِ.
The researcher addressed the problematic of symmetry in logic.
Advanced academic discourse.
يَكْمُنُ سِرُّ الجَمَالِ فِي هَذَا التَّمَاثُلِ الخَفِيِّ.
The secret of beauty lies in this hidden symmetry.
Abstract description.
إِنَّ التَّمَاثُلَ فِي الحُقُوقِ وَالوَاجِبَاتِ أَسَاسُ المُواطَنَةِ.
Symmetry in rights and duties is the basis of citizenship.
Political philosophy.
تُعَدُّ نَظَرِيَّةُ التَّمَاثُلِ فِي الفِيزْيَاءِ الحَدِيثَةِ حَجَرَ الزَّاوِيَةِ.
The theory of symmetry in modern physics is the cornerstone.
High-level scientific discourse.
اسْتَفَاضَ الكَاتِبُ فِي شَرْحِ التَّمَاثُلِ الأَنْطُولُوجِيِّ.
The author elaborated on explaining ontological symmetry.
Complex vocabulary ('istafada').
يَتَطَلَّبُ فَهْمُ الكَوْنِ إِدْرَاكَ كَسْرِ التَّمَاثُلِ التِّلْقَائِيِّ.
Understanding the universe requires perceiving spontaneous symmetry breaking.
Technical physics term.
إِنَّ التَّمَاثُلَ بَيْنَ المَيكْرُوكُوزْمِ وَالمَاكْرُوكُوزْمِ فِكْرَةٌ قَدِيمَةٌ.
The symmetry between the microcosm and the macrocosm is an ancient idea.
Esoteric/Philosophical.
يُؤَدِّي غِيَابُ التَّمَاثُلِ المَعْلُومَاتِيِّ إِلَى خَلَلٍ فِي السُّوقِ.
The absence of information symmetry (asymmetry) leads to market failure.
Economic theory.
تَمَاثُلُ الإِيقَاعِ فِي النَّثْرِ يَمْنَحُهُ جَرْسًا مُوسِيقيًّا.
The symmetry of rhythm in prose gives it a musical resonance.
Advanced linguistics/rhetoric.
نَفَى البَاحِثُ وُجُودَ أَيِّ تَمَاثُلٍ جَوْهَرِيٍّ بَيْنَ الظَّاهِرَتَيْنِ.
The researcher denied the existence of any essential symmetry between the two phenomena.
Formal academic rebuttal.
تَبْقَى جَدَلِيَّةُ التَّمَاثُلِ وَالاخْتِلَافِ مَحَلَّ نِقَاشٍ.
The dialectic of symmetry and difference remains a subject of debate.
Dialectical philosophy.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
— He is recovering from illness. Literally, he is becoming like (his healthy self).
الحَمْدُ للهِ، هُوَ يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ الآنَ.
— In an identical manner or by way of symmetry.
تَمَّ تَقْسِيمُ الغُرْفَةِ عَلَى وَجْهِ التَّمَاثُلِ.
— Identity of interests. When two parties want the exact same thing.
أَدَّى تَمَاثُلُ المَصَالِحِ إِلَى التَّحَالُفِ.
— Identity in vision or perspective.
نَحْنُ نَمْلِكُ تَمَاثُلًا فِي الرُّؤْيَةِ لِلْمُسْتَقْبَلِ.
اغلب اشتباه گرفته میشود با
Means 'acting' or 'representation'. Shares the root but is Form II masdar.
Means 'similarity'. It is less precise than 'tamāthul'.
A preposition/noun meaning 'like'. It cannot replace 'tamāthul' as a concept.
اصطلاحات و عبارات
— To be the ultimate example of symmetry.
هَذَا القَصْرُ يُضْرِبُ بِهِ المَثَلُ فِي التَّمَاثُلِ.
Formal— Symmetry of the two poles (used to describe two opposing but identical sides).
كَانَ هُنَاكَ تَمَاثُلُ قُطْبَيْنِ فِي الحَرْبِ البَارِدَةِ.
Political— To lose its symmetry or balance.
خَرَجَ التَّصْمِيمُ عَنْ حَدِّ التَّمَاثُلِ فَأَصْبَحَ غَرِيبًا.
Artistic— Identity of the shadow (referring to something being a perfect reflection).
كَانَ ابْنُهُ تَمَاثُلَ ظِلِّهِ.
Literary— At the height of symmetry/identity.
الرُّخَامُ مَوْضُوعٌ فِي غَايَةِ التَّمَاثُلِ.
Formal— Symmetry of the two scales (perfect balance).
يَجِبُ أَنْ يَكُونَ هُنَاكَ تَمَاثُلُ كِفَّتَيْنِ فِي العَدْلِ.
Metaphorical— Identity of copies (used for perfect replication).
تَمَاثُلُ النُّسَخِ دَلِيلٌ عَلَى الدِّقَّةِ.
Technical— Symmetry of souls (soulmates).
يُؤْمِنُ البَعْضُ بِتَمَاثُلِ الأَرْوَاحِ.
Poetic— Identity of the echo (when someone repeats exactly what another says).
كَانَ كَلَامُهُ تَمَاثُلَ صَدَى لِكَلَامِ زَعِيمِهِ.
Political/Criticalبهراحتی اشتباه گرفته میشود
Sounds like 'tamtheel'.
Tamathul is symmetry/identity; Tamtheel is acting/representation.
التَّمَاثُلُ فِي الشَّكْلِ (Symmetry in form) vs تَمْثِيلُ الدَّوْرِ (Acting the role).
Both mean symmetry.
Tanathur is strictly geometric/mirroring; Tamathul is broader (identity, recovery).
تَنَاظُرُ المُرَبَّعِ (Symmetry of the square).
Both imply being the same.
Tatabuq is 100% overlap/congruence; Tamathul is symmetry or being identical in nature.
تَطَابُقُ المَعْلُومَاتِ (Identity of information).
Both mean looking like something.
Tashabuh is general resemblance; Tamathul is precise identity.
تَشَابُهٌ بَسِيطٌ (Simple resemblance).
Very similar root and meaning.
Mumathala is often used for 'analogy' or the process of making things similar.
المُمَاثَلَةُ بَيْنَ حَالَتَيْنِ (Analogy between two cases).
الگوهای جملهسازی
هُنَاكَ تَمَاثُلٌ فِي [Noun].
هُنَاكَ تَمَاثُلٌ فِي الأَلْوَانِ.
[Noun] يَتَمَيَّزُ بِتَمَاثُلٍ [Adjective].
البَيْتُ يَتَمَيَّزُ بِتَمَاثُلٍ جَمِيلٍ.
يُلاحَظُ تَمَاثُلٌ بَيْنَ [Noun] وَ [Noun].
يُلاحَظُ تَمَاثُلٌ بَيْنَ النَّتِيجَتَيْنِ.
[Subject] يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ.
جَدِّي يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ.
يَقُومُ [Concept] عَلَى مَبْدَأِ التَّمَاثُلِ.
يَقُومُ العَدْلُ عَلَى مَبْدَأِ التَّمَاthُلِ.
إِنَّ التَّمَاثُلَ فِي [Noun] يُؤَدِّي إِلَى [Noun].
إِنَّ التَّمَاثُلَ فِي الفُرَصِ يُؤَدِّي إِلَى الِاسْتِقْرَارِ.
تَجَلَّى التَّمَاثُلُ فِي [Abstract Noun].
تَجَلَّى التَّمَاثُلُ فِي البِنْيَةِ الفَلْسَفِيَّةِ.
لا يُمْكِنُ نَفْيُ التَّمَاثُلِ بَيْنَ [Complex Concept].
لا يُمْكِنُ نَفْيُ التَّمَاثُلِ بَيْنَ النَّظَرِيَّتَيْنِ.
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
مرتبط
نحوه استفاده
Common in academic, medical, and formal media contexts.
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Using 'tamāthul' as a preposition.
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Using 'mithl'.
You cannot say 'Ana tamāthul anta'. You must say 'Ana mithluka'. 'Tamāthul' is the noun 'symmetry'.
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Confusing 'tamāthul' with 'tamtheel'.
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Using the correct form.
'Tamtheel' means acting or representation. 'Tamāthul' means symmetry.
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Omitting 'li-' in the medical phrase.
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Yatamāthalu lil-shifā.
The verb 'tamāthala' requires the preposition 'li' when referring to recovery.
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Mispronouncing 'th' as 's'.
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Clear 'th' sound.
Mispronunciation can lead to confusion with roots like S-M-L.
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Using 'tamāthul' for general 'similarity'.
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Using 'tashābuh'.
'Tamāthul' is too strong for just 'looking a bit like' someone.
نکات
Form VI Nuance
Form VI (tafā'ul) words often imply reciprocity. In 'tamāthul', it means Part A is like Part B, and Part B is like Part A simultaneously.
Precision
Use 'tamāthul' when you want to sound more precise than 'tashābuh'. It shows you have a higher level of Arabic.
Polite Recovery
Instead of just saying 'he is better', using 'yatamāthalu lil-shifā' shows great respect and linguistic skill.
Describing Beauty
In Arabic, symmetry is often equated with beauty. Use 'tamāthul' to explain why a design is aesthetically pleasing.
Logical Identity
In arguments, use 'tamāthul' to point out that two situations are fundamentally the same and should be treated as such.
The 'Th' Sound
Place your tongue between your teeth for the 'th' (ث). If you say it as 's', it sounds like a different word.
Idafa Usage
It often appears in an Idafa (possessive) structure: [Tamāthul] + [Plural Noun]. e.g., تَمَاثُل الأَلْوَان.
Global Issues
Use 'tamāthul al-furas' (equality of opportunity) when discussing social justice or international development.
Root Link
Link it to 'Mithāl' (example). A symmetrical side is an 'example' of the other side.
News Keywords
When you hear 'tamāthul', expect a comparison or a report on someone's health.
حفظ کنید
روش یادسپاری
Think of 'Math' (M-TH). Tamāthul is used in 'Math' for symmetry. TAM-A-THUL.
تداعی تصویری
Visualize a butterfly. If you fold it, the sides match. That state is Tamāthul.
شبکه واژگان
چالش
Try to find three things in your room that show 'tamāthul' and describe them in Arabic.
ریشه کلمه
From the Semitic root M-TH-L, which is found in most Semitic languages (Hebrew: mashal).
معنای اصلی: To stand, to be like, to represent.
Afroasiatic -> Semitic -> Central Semitic -> Arabic.بافت فرهنگی
No specific sensitivities, though in political contexts, 'parity' (tamāthul) can be a sensitive topic regarding rights.
In English, 'symmetry' is mostly used for shapes. In Arabic, 'tamāthul' is broader, covering medical recovery and legal identity.
تمرین در زندگی واقعی
موقعیتهای واقعی
Mathematics
- مِحْوَرُ التَّمَاثُلِ
- تَمَاثُلٌ نِصْفِيٌّ
- نُقْطَةُ التَّمَاثُلِ
- تَمَاثُلٌ دَوَرَانِيٌّ
Medicine
- يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ
- تَمَاثُلٌ تَامٌّ
- فَتْرَةُ التَّمَاثُلِ
- سُرْعَةُ التَّمَاثُلِ
Art/Architecture
- تَمَاثُلُ الزَّخَارِفِ
- تَمَاثُلٌ مِعْمَارِيٌّ
- جَمَالِيَّةُ التَّمَاثُلِ
- تَمَاثُلُ الوَاجِهَاتِ
Law
- تَمَاثُلُ الجَرَائِمِ
- تَمَاثُلُ العُقُودِ
- تَمَاثُلُ الحَالاتِ
- تَمَاثُلُ المَرَاكِزِ القَانُونِيَّةِ
Politics
- تَمَاثُلُ المَوَاقِفِ
- تَمَاثُلُ المَصَالِحِ
- تَمَاثُلُ الأَنْظِمَةِ
- تَمَاثُلُ الرُّؤَى الدِّبْلُومَاسِيَّةِ
شروعکنندههای مکالمه
"هَلْ تَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ التَّمَاثُلَ ضَرُورِيٌّ فِي الجَمَالِ؟ (Do you think symmetry is necessary for beauty?)"
"كَيْفَ نُحَقِّقُ التَّمَاثُلَ فِي الفُرَصِ بَيْنَ الرَّجُلِ وَالمَرْأَةِ؟ (How do we achieve parity in opportunities between men and women?)"
"هَلْ تَرَى تَمَاثُلًا بَيْنَ ثَقَافَتِكَ وَالثَّقَافَةِ العَرَبِيَّةِ؟ (Do you see a symmetry/similarity between your culture and Arabic culture?)"
"مَا هُوَ مِحْوَرُ التَّمَاثُلِ فِي حَيَاتِكَ اليَوْمِيَّةِ؟ (What is the axis of symmetry/balance in your daily life?)"
"هَلْ سَمِعْتَ عَنْ مَرِيضٍ يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ بِسُرْعَةٍ؟ (Have you heard of a patient recovering quickly?)"
موضوعات نگارش
اكْتُبْ عَنْ مَبْنَى مِعْمَارِيٍّ يُعْجِبُكَ وَصِفِ التَّمَاثُلَ فِيهِ. (Write about a building you like and describe the symmetry in it.)
هَلْ تَعْتَقِدُ أَنَّ تَمَاثُلَ الآرَاءِ بَيْنَ الأَصْدِقَاءِ أَمْرٌ جَيِّدٌ أَمْ مُمِلٌّ؟ (Do you think identity of opinions between friends is good or boring?)
صِفْ شُعُورَكَ عِنْدَمَا تَرَى تَمَاثُلًا فِي الطَّبِيعَةِ. (Describe your feeling when you see symmetry in nature.)
كَيْفَ يُمْكِنُ لِلتَّمَاثُلِ القَانُونِيِّ أَنْ يُغَيِّرَ المُجْتَمَعَ؟ (How can legal parity change society?)
تَحَدَّثْ عَنْ تَجْرِبَةٍ شَخْصِيَّةٍ تَتَعَلَّقُ بِالتَّمَاثُلِ لِلشِّفَاءِ. (Talk about a personal experience related to recovery.)
سوالات متداول
10 سوالNo, while it is the primary word for geometric symmetry, it also means identity in views, medical recovery, and legal parity. It describes any state where two things are perfectly matched or identical in character.
You use the verb form: 'Huwa yatamāthalu lil-shifā' (هُوَ يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ). This is a very common and formal way to describe convalescence.
It is less common in casual street slang, where people prefer 'mithl' or 'zay'. However, in any formal discussion, news, or academic setting, it is very frequent.
In mathematics, they are often interchangeable for 'symmetry'. However, 'tanāظur' specifically implies mirroring (bilateral), while 'tamāthul' can also mean 'identity' or 'being an exact copy'.
Yes, you can say 'tamāthul al-tawa'ām' (تَمَاثُل التَّوَائِم) to refer to the identity of identical twins, though 'tawa'ām mutamāthila' is the adjective form used.
The root is M-TH-L (م-ث-ل), which relates to likeness, examples, and representation.
It is a masculine noun (تَمَاثُلٌ).
You say 'adam al-tamāthul' (عَدَم التَّمَاثُل), which literally means 'the absence of symmetry'.
Yes, 'tamāthul al-as'ār' would mean that prices are identical across different locations or products.
Extensively. It is the core concept behind the repeating geometric patterns known as arabesque.
خودت رو بسنج 180 سوال
Write a sentence in Arabic using 'Tamathul' to describe a building.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The patient is recovering well.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Tamathul' in a sentence about equality.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about symmetry in nature.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'There is a total identity in their views.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Explain the difference between 'Tamathul' and 'Tashabuh' in Arabic.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence using 'Mihwar al-tamathul'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Symmetry is a pillar of Islamic art.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use the verb 'Tamathala' in a sentence about opinions.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about 'Tamathul al-furas'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The secret of beauty is symmetry.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Tamathul' in a mathematical context.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Recovery takes time.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about two identical books.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Tamathul' to describe a mirror image.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'Biological symmetry is fascinating.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Write a sentence about 'Tamathul al-as'ar'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'The axis of symmetry is vertical.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Use 'Tamathul' in a sentence about twins.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Translate: 'There is no symmetry here.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
Pronounce 'Tamāthul' correctly.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Use 'Tamāthul' to describe a butterfly.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Tell someone a patient is recovering.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe the symmetry in a mosque.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The two ideas are identical'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask 'Is there symmetry in this design?'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Explain 'Mihwar al-tamathul' in your own words.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Discuss 'Tamathul al-furas' briefly.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Symmetry is important in art'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Use 'Tamathul' in a formal debate sentence.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe your face using 'Tamathul'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Nature is full of symmetry'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask about someone's health using 'Tamathala'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Describe two identical cars.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'Symmetry gives balance'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Discuss symmetry in Islamic patterns.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'I like symmetry in everything'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Ask a teacher for the definition of 'Tamathul'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Say 'The results are identical'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Use 'Tamathul' in a philosophical sense.
این را بلند بخوانید:
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Listen for the word: 'التَّمَاثُلُ ضَرُورِيٌّ.' What is necessary?
Is the patient okay? 'المَرِيضُ يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ.'
What is the teacher drawing? 'سَأَرْسُمُ مِحْوَرَ التَّمَاثُلِ.'
Are the views different? 'هُنَاكَ تَمَاثُلٌ فِي الرُّؤَى.'
What does the scientist say? 'أَثْبَتَتِ التَّجْرِبَةُ تَمَاثُلَ النَّتَائِجِ.'
Listen for the root: 'هَذَا مِثَالٌ عَلَى التَّمَاثُلِ.'
What is the basis? 'تَمَاثُلُ الفُرَصِ أَسَاسُ العَدْلِ.'
What is reverse? 'التَّمَاثُلُ العَكْسِيُّ.'
Who is recovering? 'أَبِي يَتَمَاثَلُ لِلشِّفَاءِ.'
What is the topic of the news? 'تَمَاثُلُ المَوَاقِفِ الدِّبْلُومَاسِيَّةِ.'
What is being compared? 'التَّمَاثُلُ بَيْنَ اللُّغَاتِ.'
What is marvelous? 'تَمَاثُلُ الأَعْضَاءِ بَدِيعٌ.'
What is hidden? 'التَّمَاثُلُ الخَفِيُّ فِي الطَّبِيعَةِ.'
What is the secret? 'سِرُّ الجَمَالِ التَّمَاثُلُ.'
What is missing? 'عَدَمُ التَّمَاثُلِ.'
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Summary
Tamāthul (تَمَاثُل) is the gold-standard word for 'symmetry' and 'structural identity' in Arabic. While 'mithl' means 'like', 'tamāthul' describes the abstract state of being perfectly matched. Example: 'The building has perfect symmetry' (Al-mabnā fīhi tamāthulun mutlaq).
- Tamāthul means symmetry or perfect identity between two things.
- It comes from the root m-th-l, meaning likeness or example.
- Commonly used in math, biology, law, and medical recovery phrases.
- It is a formal word, more precise than the general 'tashābuh'.
Form VI Nuance
Form VI (tafā'ul) words often imply reciprocity. In 'tamāthul', it means Part A is like Part B, and Part B is like Part A simultaneously.
Precision
Use 'tamāthul' when you want to sound more precise than 'tashābuh'. It shows you have a higher level of Arabic.
Polite Recovery
Instead of just saying 'he is better', using 'yatamāthalu lil-shifā' shows great respect and linguistic skill.
Describing Beauty
In Arabic, symmetry is often equated with beauty. Use 'tamāthul' to explain why a design is aesthetically pleasing.
مثال
هناك تماثل واضح في التصميم المعماري للمبنيين.
محتوای مرتبط
واژههای بیشتر Science
اِخْتِلال
B2اختلال: نقص، عدم تعادل یا اختلال در یک سیستم، فرآیند یا ساختار که باعث میشود به طور عادی عمل نکند.
اِنْتِشَار
B2عمل گسترش چیزی به طور گسترده؛ توزیع یا انتشار.
طاقة
B1انرژی به معنای توانایی انجام کار یا ایجاد تغییر در ماده است.
قِيَاس
B2یعنی اندازه یا مقدار یه چیزی رو فهمیدن، یا مقایسه کردن چیزها.
رَصْد
B2فرآیند مشاهده یا نظارت سیستماتیک.
تَغَلْغل
B2نفوذ کردن به عمق چیزی یا به تدریج رخنه کردن.
تَحَقُّق
B2تأیید: فرآیند اثبات درستی یک چیز.
تَنَبُّؤ
B2پیشبینی یا پیشگویی در مورد اتفاقات آینده بر اساس شواهد. 'پیشبینی او درست بود' (تَنَبُّؤِ او دُرُست بود).
تَطَوُّر
B2فرآیند توسعه یا شکوفایی؛ رشد یا پیشرفت تدریجی. در متون زیستشناسی به تکامل اشاره دارد.