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arch vs pectoral arch

pectoral arch vs arch

arch and pectoral arch both are nouns.

arch is an adjective but pectoral arch is not an adjective.

arch is a verb but pectoral arch is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
arch Yes Yes Yes No
pectoral arch Yes No No No
As nouns, pectoral arch is a hyponym of arch; that is, pectoral arch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than arch:
  • arch: a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
  • pectoral arch: the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans
arch (noun) pectoral arch (noun)
(architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it the bony arch formed by the collarbones and shoulder blades in humans
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) pectoral arch (adjective)
naughtily or annoyingly playful
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
arch (verb) pectoral arch (verb)
form an arch or curve
Difference between arch and pectoral arch

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