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Arched

/ɑːrtʃt/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Having a curved shape resembling an arch.

    "The arched doorway added elegance to the old building."
  2. 2

    Describing a structure or feature that is shaped like an arch.

    "The arched bridge spanned the river beautifully."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'arched' originates from the Middle English 'archen', derived from the Old French 'arche', which in turn comes from the Latin 'arcus', meaning 'bow' or 'arch'. The term has evolved to describe something that has a curved shape, particularly in architecture and nature.

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