تفنّن

It was, or became, of various sorts, or modes, or manners. (KL.)

See also 2. You say likewise تفنّن فِى الكَلَامِ [He practised, or took to, various modes, or manners, in speech; he diversified therein]. (TA in article طرق, conj. 3. [Thus used, it is like افتنّ, q. v.])

And تفنّن فِى العُلُومِ He was, or became, possessed of various acquirements in the sciences. (MA.)

Also It was, or became, in a state of commotion: thus explained by some; others add, like the فَنَن [or branch]. (M.)