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pointed arch vs arch

arch vs pointed arch

pointed arch and arch both are nouns.

pointed arch is not an adjective while arch is an adjective.

pointed arch is not a verb while arch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pointed arch Yes No No No
arch Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, arch is a hypernym of pointed arch; that is, arch is a word with a broader meaning than pointed arch:
  • pointed arch: an arch with a pointed apex; characteristic of Gothic architecture
  • arch: (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
pointed arch (noun) arch (noun)
an arch with a pointed apex; characteristic of Gothic architecture (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it
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
pointed arch (adjective) arch (adjective)
naughtily or annoyingly playful
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
pointed arch (verb) arch (verb)
form an arch or curve
Difference between pointed arch and arch

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