quranic
UK[kʊˈrɑːnɪk]US[kʊˈrɑːnɪk]
adj
Relating to or characteristic of the Quran, the central religious text of Islam.
Morpheme Breakdown
quran
ic
quran
central text
ic
adjective suffix
Etymology
The word "Quranic" is a modern English formation, directly derived from the proper noun "Quran." The Quran, from the Arabic 'al-qur'ān' meaning "the recitation," is the foundational text of Islam. The English adjective was created by appending the productive suffix "-ic," borrowed from Greek '-ikos' via Latin and French, which is commonly used to form adjectives meaning "pertaining to." Thus, "Quranic" literally means "pertaining to the Quran," describing anything related to its text, teachings, or style.
Analysis
Structure: quran (central text) + ic (adjective suffix)
- quran: A proper noun of Arabic origin, referring to the Islamic holy scripture.
- ic: A suffix of Greek origin (via Latin and French), used to form adjectives meaning "of, pertaining to, or characteristic of."
Examples
The course focused on Quranic studies and early Islamic history.
She has a beautiful, Quranic recitation style.
The scholar provided a Quranic interpretation of the verse.