Glossary entry (derived from question below)
Arabic term or phrase:
أدب التوقيعات
English translation:
The Art of Epigrammatic (or Aphoristic) Rejoinders
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Saleh Dardeer
Nov 10, 2008 22:59
15 yrs ago
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Arabic term
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Native in: Arabic 
Works in: Arabic to English, English to Arabic, Arabic, and 3 more.
أدب التوقيعات
Arabic to English
Art/Literary
Art, Arts & Crafts, Painting
Arabic literature
I came across this term in a list of courses to be taught. After searching for it, I found this link
http://www.odabasham.net/show.php?sid=7090
that may help you form a concept about it
Could you help me find a proper term?
TIA
http://www.odabasham.net/show.php?sid=7090
that may help you form a concept about it
Could you help me find a proper term?
TIA
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Feb 2, 2014 11:59: Saleh Dardeer Created KOG entry
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The Art of Epigrammatic (or Aphoristic) Rejoinders
A rejoinder is something said or written as a reply. Some people seem to always have a ready witty response to anything said to them. Such responses become memorable for thier brevity, wit, and effectiveness. If there is such a course in school (seems interesting), it could conceivably be entitled
The Art of the Rejoinder
If brevity is an essential aspect of the art we are discussing, and you want to further emphasize that aspect, then you can insert a modifier.
An epigram is "a concise, clever, often paradoxical statement" (American Heritage Dictionary).
An aphorism is "a tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion" (American Heritage Dictionary).
The Art of the Rejoinder
If brevity is an essential aspect of the art we are discussing, and you want to further emphasize that aspect, then you can insert a modifier.
An epigram is "a concise, clever, often paradoxical statement" (American Heritage Dictionary).
An aphorism is "a tersely phrased statement of a truth or opinion" (American Heritage Dictionary).
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Mohamed A. Moustafa
United States
United States
Native in Arabic
United States
Precise, detail-oriented, and punctual
Native in: Arabic (Variants: Standard-Arabian (MSA), Egyptian)
Works in: English to Arabic, Arabic to English, Arabic, and 1 more.
Royal correspondence literature
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You may transliterate "At-Tawqi'at" as I think you will not find a one-word equivalent to it. According to your reference, At-Tawqi'at refers to royal catch phrases made in response to letters, certain situations, etc.
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Note added at 42 mins (2008-11-10 23:42:11 GMT)
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You may transliterate "At-Tawqi'at" as I think you will not find a one-word equivalent to it. According to your reference, At-Tawqi'at refers to royal catch phrases made in response to letters, certain situations, etc.
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Hassan Al-Haifi (wordforword)
Native in Arabic
Works in field
proven quality translation work
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Works in: Arabic to English, English to Arabic
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Literary Masterpieces in discourse
That would seem to be the most accommodating English sequel. Of course there are others, but this is a widely used term for high class literary exchanges in matters of the mundane day to day living.
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literature of minutes
Minutes are the remarks written by high officials, such as Caliphs or their ministers, on incoming correspondence. Arabs, in their glorious days, called such remarks توقيعات that could vary in length from one word to several lines running all around the text and on the back. It considered mastery of language if such minutes are short and pithy.
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Martin Janssen
Netherlands
Netherlands
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Netherlands
Native in: Dutch 
Works in: Arabic to English, Arabic to Dutch, Dutch to Arabic, and 1 more.
theory ofthe right rhythm.
I know this term from works of poetry. It means: the theory of using the right rhythm
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The Art of Dictum
Well, I went to the link you provided and, besides enjoying reading it, here's what I found after a little digging. I'm considering the definition of the word "dictum"; it looks descriptive of your phrase.
Dictum:
1. a noteworthy statement
-as a formal pronouncement of a principle, proposition, or opinion
-an observation intended or regarded as authoritative
2. a saying that describes an aspect of life in an interesting or wise way; a formal statement of opinion by someone who is respected or has authority
Dictum:
1. a noteworthy statement
-as a formal pronouncement of a principle, proposition, or opinion
-an observation intended or regarded as authoritative
2. a saying that describes an aspect of life in an interesting or wise way; a formal statement of opinion by someone who is respected or has authority
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