قديم

Definition

Existing for a long time, not new.

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Etymology

'قديم' (qadim) derives from the root 'قدم' (qdm), which means 'to be ancient' or 'old.' Its use has remained stable within classical and modern contexts.

How & Where It’s Used

'قديم' is commonly applied in a formal and informal context, widely recognized in spoken and written Arabic.

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