The Quran. Key Word Distribution, Correlations and Collocation Frequencies. Volume 1 of 5: Adjectives, Nouns, Proper Nouns and Verbs

The Quran: Key Word Distribution, Correlations, and Collocation Frequencies presents key data related to the lexicon of the Quran, using the Uthmani text of the Tanzil Quran Text. It includes degree of concentration, weighted distribution, correlations, and collocation frequencies for each key word, sorted alphabetically according to Arabic and UNICODE order.

Format: Hardback
Length: 516 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2022
Publisher: Gorgias Press

The Quran: Key Word Distribution, Correlations, and Collocation Frequencies delves into the intricate lexicon of the Quran, shedding light on key aspects such as the distribution of key words and their lexical associations. The digital text utilized for this purpose is the renowned Uthmani text of the Tanzil Quran Text, which is widely recognized and extensively used. The text is presented in its original form, preserving all vocalized Arabic text without any alterations or modifications. Additionally, the author has included unvocalized Arabic text and transcriptions, which are their own contributions.

In this series, each key word, encompassing adjectives, nouns, proper nouns, and verbs, is presented alongside a range of crucial data. These include the degree of concentration, weighted distribution, correlations, and collocation frequencies. The key words are consistently referenced by their lemma, which is the canonical form of a word. They are sorted alphabetically based on both Arabic and UNICODE orders to ensure clarity and organization.

While lemmatizing the words, no specific attention has been given to the semantics of each individual word. However, on rare occasions, similar forms of words or proper nouns have been separated to prevent confusion. The assignment of lemmas for each word has been based on consultation of classical dictionaries, Quran commentaries, and modern Quran dictionaries. Deciding on these sources is not always straightforward, as classical dictionaries and commentaries may sometimes present divergent variant readings, root and lemma attributions, or differing interpretations.

This series makes a significant contribution to the fields of Computational Linguistics and Digital Humanities, with a particular focus on Computational Linguistics research on the Quran. By presenting this comprehensive analysis of key word distribution, correlations, and collocation frequencies, it provides valuable insights into the linguistic richness and complexity of the Quran, contributing to our understanding and appreciation of this sacred text.

Weight: 853g
Dimension: 229 x 152 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781463244149