Word Root: arch

chief, highest, primitive
From Greek: archos, arkhos
Sample words for the root arch: archaeology, archetype, archbishop, architect, archaeological, architectural, archipelago, architecture, arch, archives, archaic, archer. Each word has meanings and examples. Click their buttons to get sentences selected from classic works and modern media.

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 Words of arch
1 arch   Speak  
n. any part of a curved line
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2 archaeological   Speak  
a. related to or dealing with or devoted to archaeology
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3 archaeology   Speak  
n. study of artifacts and relics of early mankind
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4 archaic   Speak  
a. no longer current or applicable; antiquated
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5 archbishop   Speak  
n. a bishop of highest rank
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6 archer   Speak  
n. bowman, one skilled in the use of the bow and arrow
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7 archetype   Speak  
n. prototype; original model or type after which other similar things are patterned
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8 archipelago   Speak  
n. group of closely located islands
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9 architect   Speak  
n. one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures
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10 architectural   Speak  
a. of or about the art and science of architecture
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11 architecture   Speak  
n. art and science of designing and erecting buildings; buildings and other large structures
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12 archives   Speak  
n. public records; place where public records are kept
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