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arched

adjective

Simple meaning

Having a curved shape like a bridge opening.

Pronunciation

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ahrcht
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈɑɹtʃt

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Definition

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adjective

  1. Constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Uncommon
Typical Use
Primarily written

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  • “An arched passageway.”adjective

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slightly archedback archedarched roofarched doorwayarched bridgearched entrancearched windowarched gateway

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • archverbBase word

    Form an arch or curve.

Word family

Words built from the same root.

  • archeologynounScientific field · specialist

    The branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures.

  • archernounPerson or profession

    A person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow.

  • archivenounDerived noun · specialist

    A depository containing historical records and documents.

  • archeologicaladjectiveDerived adjective

    Related to Constructed with or in the form of an arch or arches.

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Synonyms

Sense: constructed with or in the form of an arch

arcedRarearching

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