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Meaning of arch.

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

arch.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Of or characterized by antiquity; old-fashioned, quaint, antiquated.

  2. (of words) No longer in ordinary use, though still used occasionally to give a sense of antiquity.

  3. Belonging to the archaic period

noun

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  1. The adoption or imitation of archaic words or style.

  2. An archaic word, style, etc.

    Example: In this text, the word "methinks" appears to be a deliberate archaism.

noun

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  1. The practice or sport of shooting arrows with a bow.

  2. A group of archers.

noun

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  1. (collective) A group of islands.

  2. (by extension) Something scattered around like an archipelago.

    Example: The Gulag Archipelago

noun

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  1. A professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction.

    Example: Plato made the causes of things to be matter, ideas, and an efficient architect.

  2. A person who plans, devises or contrives the achievement of a desired result.

    Example: Peisistratus was the first architect of the Iliad and the Odyssey.

  3. A title given to architects. Usually capitalized or abbreviated as Arch./Ar. before the person's name.

adjective

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  1. Pertaining to architecture.

  2. Resembling architecture in style; seeming to have been designed (by an architect).

noun

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  1. The art and science of designing and managing the construction of buildings and other structures, particularly if they are well proportioned and decorated.

    Example: Architecture is the visual public expression of a culture’s achievements, values, and outlook. ― Max Roscoe, "How Your City Is Killing You With Ugliness"

  2. The profession of an architect.

  3. Any particular style of building design.

  4. Construction, in a more general sense; frame or structure; workmanship.