What does Al-astʿara al-mknya mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Al-astʿara al-mknya (استعارة المكنية) in Islamic vocabulary.

Definition Al-astʿara al-mknya

Al-astʿara al-mknya according to Kitab at-Ta'rifat (Al-Jurjani)

It is the implicit comparison of one thing to another in the heart.

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