Kufic

Pronunciation: /kuːfɪk/

Definitions of kufic

adjective relating to a style of Arabic script used in decorative inscriptions

Example Sentences

A1 The kufic script is simple and easy to read.

A2 She bought a beautiful kufic rug for her living room.

B1 The museum displayed ancient artifacts with intricate kufic designs.

B2 The calligrapher specialized in creating kufic inscriptions for mosques.

C1 The historian studied the evolution of kufic script in Islamic manuscripts.

C2 The art collector owned a rare kufic manuscript from the 9th century.

Examples of kufic in a Sentence

formal The ancient Quranic manuscripts were written in beautiful kufic script.

informal I love the intricate designs of kufic calligraphy.

slang Check out this cool kufic tattoo I got!

figurative The kufic patterns on the mosque's dome symbolize unity and peace.

Grammatical Forms of kufic

• plural: kufics
• comparative: more kufic
• superlative: most kufic
• present tense: kufic
• future tense: will kufic
• perfect tense: have kufic
• continuous tense: is kuficing
• singular: kufic
• positive degree: very kufic
• infinitive: to kufic
• gerund: kuficing
• participle: kuficed

Origin and Evolution of kufic

First Known Use: 0750 year

Language of Origin: Arabic

Story behind the word: The word 'kufic' originates from the city of Kufa in Iraq, where this style of Arabic script was first developed.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a specific style of Arabic calligraphy, 'kufic' has evolved to also describe a geometric style of decoration in Islamic art.