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vertebral arch vs arch

arch vs vertebral arch

vertebral arch and arch both are nouns.

vertebral arch is not an adjective while arch is an adjective.

vertebral arch is not a verb while arch is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vertebral arch Yes No No No
arch Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, arch is a hypernym of vertebral arch; that is, arch is a word with a broader meaning than vertebral arch:
  • vertebral arch: a structure arising dorsally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the spinal cord
  • arch: a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)
vertebral arch (noun) arch (noun)
a structure arising dorsally from a vertebral centrum and enclosing the spinal cord (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
vertebral arch (adjective) arch (adjective)
naughtily or annoyingly playful
(used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension
vertebral arch (verb) arch (verb)
form an arch or curve
Difference between vertebral arch and arch

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