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arch vs broken arch

broken arch vs arch

arch and broken arch both are nouns.

arch is an adjective but broken arch is not an adjective.

arch is a verb but broken arch is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arch Yes Yes Yes No
broken arch Yes No No No
As nouns, broken arch is a hyponym of arch; that is, broken arch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than arch:
  • arch: (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
  • broken arch: an arch with a gap at the apex; the gap is usually filled with some decoration
arch (noun) broken arch (noun)
(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it an arch with a gap at the apex; the gap is usually filled with some decoration
a passageway under a curved masonry construction
a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening
arch (adjective) broken arch (adjective)
naughtily or annoyingly playful
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
arch (verb) broken arch (verb)
form an arch or curve
Difference between arch and broken arch

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