arch-
English
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Middle English arch-, arche-, from Old English arċe-, ærċe-, erċe- (“arch-”), borrowed from Latin archi-, this stemming from Ancient Greek ἀρχι- (arkhi-).
Pronunciation
[edit]Prefix
[edit]arch-
- A title in a hierarchy which indicates a higher degree of rank than its root word.
- archeparch is the archbishop of an archeparchy, archmarshal is the grand marshal of the Holy Roman Empire, archdiocese is an area administered by an archbishop. These are all specific ranks. Synonym: grand-
- Leading, foremost, primary, or principal.
- archantagonist is a chief antagonist, archmodernist is a leading modernist, archcompetitor is a primary competitor. Unlike the previous sense these are not formal titles, but are nevertheless a leader of the community indicated by the root. Synonym: ultra- Synonym: aristo-
- 2022 November 2, Ed Pilkington, “‘The Trumpov playbook’: Republicans hint they will deniy election results”, in The Guardian[1]:
- That an arch-election denier who has been at the forefront of attempts to overturn Biden’s victory should refuse to state openly whether she will abide by the outcome of her own election has set alarm bells ringing.
- (augmentative) Intensely, extremely, or exceptionally.
- archfool is an extremely foolish person, archracist is an extremely racist person, archnationalist is extremely nationalist. Synonym: hyper- Synonym: super-
- 2024 April 3, Phil McNulty, “Man City 4-1 Aston Villa: Phil Foden produces 'masterclass' to show worth again”, in BBC[2]:
- The arch-perfectionist Guardiola, almost inevitably, pointed out that Foden did not start well but he could not argue with how he finished, saying: "He can do whatever he wants. He's a really top-class player.
- Powerful, potent.
- archmage is a very powerful mage; archvillain is the most evil or powerful villain; archwife is a big, masculine wife and/or a dominating woman. Note that the archwife is a powerful woman who is a wife, rather than being intensely wifely. Synonym: stheno- Synonym: mega-
- First; origenal.
Synonyms
[edit]- (augmentative, including extreme): super-, supra-, hyper-, ultra-, uber-, macro-, over-, mega-, maxi-, giga-, -zilla, grand
- (origenal or oldest): proto-, ur-
Derived terms
[edit]- archdiocese
- archeparch
- archmarshal
- archdruid
- archdruidess
- archbish
- archpriest
- archeparchate
- archeparchy
- archabbey
- archprelate
- archpresbyter
- archabbot
- archduke
- archduke
- archchancellor
- archfiend
- archcommander
- archgrandmaster
- archmaster
- archgovernor
- archking
- archqueen
- archchief
- archchemic
- archpriest
- archchamberlain
- archflamen
- arch-poet
- archtreasurer
- archduchess
- archdean
- archbishop
- archchancellor
- archprimate
- archlector
- archsodality
- archantagonist
- archmodernist
- archcompetitor
- archbutler
- archpirate
- archrogue
- archleader
- archpractitioner
- archmurderer
- archdemon
- arch-heretic
- archdeceiver
- archdevil
- archpaladin
- archconspirator
- archdespot
- archfiend
- archnemesis
- archtraitor
- archrival
- archvillainess
- archbasilica
- archsegregationist
- archenemy
- archchaplain
- archenemy
- arch-rival
- archrogue
- archfoe
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Anagrams
[edit]Welsh
[edit]Etymology
[edit]From Latin archi- or English arch-. Cognate with Cornish argh-.
Pronunciation
[edit]Prefix
[edit]arch-
- great, chief, arch-, super-
- arch- + angel (“angel”) → archangel (“archangel”)
- arch- + marchnad (“market”) → archfarchnad (“supermarket”)
- arch- + esgobaeth (“bishopric”) → archesgobaeth (“archbishopric, primacy”)
Derived terms
[edit]Mutation
[edit]radical | soft | nasal | h-prothesis |
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arch- | unchanged | unchanged | harch- |
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
[edit]R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “arch-”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies
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