arch
Meaning of arch
noun
a curved symmetrical structure spanning an opening and typically supporting the weight of a bridge, roof, or wall above it.
verb- have the curved shape of an arch.
a beautiful bridge that arched over a canal
Middle English: from Old French arche, based on Latin arcus ‘bow’.
adjective- deliberately or affectedly playful and teasing.
a somewhat arch tone of voice
mid 17th century: from arch-, by association with the sense ‘rogue’ in combinations such as arch-scoundrel .
combining form, prefix- chief; principal.
archbishop
archdiocese
via Latin from Greek arkhi-, from arkhos ‘chief’.
combining form, suffix- (forming nouns) denoting a ruler or leader.
monarch
Greek arkhos ‘ruling’, from arkhein ‘to rule’.
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Hyphenation of arch
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- It consists of 1 syllables and 4 chars.
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arch synonyms
Meaning condescending:
Meaning archway:
Meaning curve:
Meaning a roof in the form of an arch or a series of arches, typical of churches and other large, formal buildings:
Meaning the full extent of something from end to end; the amount of space that something covers:
Meaning a rounded vault forming the roof of a building or structure, typically with a circular base:
Meaning a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle:
Meaning showing or suggesting that one has knowledge or awareness that is secret or known to only a few people:
Meaning fond of games and amusement; light-hearted:
Meaning causing or showing a fondness for causing trouble in a playful way:
Meaning playful, especially in a mischievous way:
Meaning playfully mischievous:
Meaning inclined to do slightly naughty things for fun; mischievous:
Meaning (of a person or their face) small and delicate, typically with a mischievous charm:
Meaning like or appropriate to a devil in evil and cruelty:
Meaning (especially of a child) badly behaved; disobedient:
Meaning showing a lack of respect or politeness in a way that is amusing or appealing:
Meaning intended to provoke or make fun of someone in a playful way:
Meaning sexually suggestive in a light-hearted and humorous way:
Meaning not showing a serious or respectful attitude:
Meaning clever or skilful, especially in a crafty or cunning way:
Meaning showing in an insinuating way that one has some secret knowledge that may be harmful or embarrassing:
Meaning having or showing skill in achieving one's ends by deceit or evasion:
Meaning influenced or touched by an external factor:
Meaning lively and playful:
Meaning a leader or ruler of a people or clan:
Meaning first in order of importance; main:
Meaning most prominent in rank, importance, or position:
Meaning most important:
Meaning chief in size or importance:
Meaning a leading dignitary of the Roman Catholic Church. Cardinals are nominated by the Pope, and form the Sacred College which elects succeeding popes (now invariably from among their own number):
Meaning important, serious, or significant:
Meaning of first importance; main:
Meaning first in importance, order, or position; leading:
Meaning a select group that is superior in terms of ability or qualities to the rest of a group or society:
Meaning a fixed luminous point in the night sky which is a large, remote incandescent body like the sun:
Meaning exceptionally good:
Meaning the highest or uppermost point, part, or surface of something:
Meaning of great vertical extent:
Meaning of an extent, amount, or intensity considerably above average:
Meaning of the most excellent or desirable type or quality:
Meaning coming before all others in time or order; earliest; 1st:
Meaning the upper part of the human body, or the front or upper part of the body of an animal, typically separated from the rest of the body by a neck, and containing the brain, mouth, and sense organs:
Meaning having all the necessary or appropriate parts:
Meaning complete; absolute:
Meaning comprising the whole number or amount:
arch antonyms
Meaning lesser in importance, seriousness, or significance:
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