The concept of Attribution

Abstract

This study explores the concept of attribution in the Arabic language, focusing on the various methods used to form attributions. These methods are diverse and include forming attribution through deletion, reversal, and the restoration of omitted elements, among others. The study highlights areas of disagreement among grammarians, as understanding these differences can lead to a clearer approach for forming attributions. The researcher has chosen to focus specifically on attributing words in the "fa'il" form (both with an "a" and "u" sound in the first syllable), the "fa'ila" form (also with "a" and "u" variations), and words ending with the feminine "t" suffix. Additionally, the study addresses cases where the "-i" attribution suffix is omitted.

The researcher concluded that the rules for forming attributions generally favor the simplest and most commonly used patterns.