Semantic Co-occurrence in Arabic Rhetoric

Abstract

The concept of necessity and co-occurrence has served as a cornerstone in Arabic logical, jurisprudential, and rhetorical scholarship—from the earliest efforts of classical Arab scholars to those of contemporary thinkers. Accordingly, the study of semantic co-occurrence in Arabic rhetoric holds great significance in investigating how this concept was perceived and developed both in classical and modern discourse. It also highlights the concept's intrinsic value within rhetorical texts and explores its potential semantic expansion beyond its original logical framework. This study, titled “Semantic Co-occurrence in Arabic Rhetoric: An Analytical Approach”, examines the interrelation of meanings in Arabic rhetoric through a descriptive-analytical methodology. The research addresses the definition of co-occurrence in both linguistic and technical terms, explores its application in the terminology of logicians and its influence on Arabic rhetoric, analyzes its use within jurisprudential contexts, and clarifies its function in rhetorical discourse. Furthermore, the study discusses two principal types of semantic co-occurrence: figurative collocations and metonymic collocations. The research concludes with a synthesis of its key findings, followed by a compilation of sources and references, and affirms the consistent application of a descriptive-analytical method aimed at unveiling the rhetorical roles and theoretical dimensions of semantic co-occurrence in Arabic eloquence.