The prefix "arch-" in "architecture" comes from the Greek word "arkhi-" meaning chief or principal. Therefore, "architecture" refers to the chief design or plan of a building.
The upper, fortified part of an old city.
"The arch was huge, spanning the church's magnificent doorway.""The little kitten would arch her back as if trying to frighten the family's dogs away.""At my comment on the Queen's painting, the inspector gave me an arch look and suggested that we could hire an art thief to steal it."
The Greek root of "arch" is "archos," which means chief or ruler.
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Archaios is not an English word, it is Greek. Here is what the Related Link (below) has to say about it: "Our word 'archaic' derives from the Greek archaios, meaning simply 'old' or 'ancient.'"
The prefix 'matri-' relates to mothers or motherhood, while 'arch-' pertains to leaders or rulers. For example, matriarchy refers to a society led by women, and archbishop refers to a high-ranking clergy member in some Christian denominations.
The ancient Greek word arche (αρχή) means "beginning".
The word arch can either be a noun or a verb. As a noun, it means a curved symmetrical structure. As a verb, it means to bend backwards or to provide with a curve.
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Patriarch comes from Latin. ~Pater meaning Father and Arch meaning over or superior
The root word for "archaic" is the Greek word "archaios," meaning ancient or old.
Nemesis is a word for arch rival.
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