arch-
Language: English
Part of speech: prefix
Pronunciation: ipa: /ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/
ipa: /ɑ(ɹ)k/
Forms: form: archi-
form: archo-
Etymology: From Middle English arch-, arche-, from Old English arċe-, ærċe-, erċe- (“arch-”), borrowed from Latin archi-, this stemming from Ancient Greek ἀρχι- (arkhi-).
Senses: examples: text: archeparch
text: archmarshal
text: archdiocese
synonyms: grand-
glosses: A title in a hierarchy which indicates a higher degree of rank than its root word.
examples: text: archantagonist
text: archmodernist
text: archcompetitor
text: 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.
ref: 2022 November 2, Ed Pilkington, “‘The Trump playbook’: Republicans hint they will deny election results”, in The Guardian:
synonyms: ultra-
aristo-
glosses: Leading, foremost, primary, or principal.
examples: text: archfool
text: archracist
text: archnationalist
text: 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.
ref: 2024 April 3, Phil McNulty, “Man City 4-1 Aston Villa: Phil Foden produces 'masterclass' to show worth again”, in BBC:
synonyms: hyper-
super-
glosses: Intensely, extremely, or exceptionally.
examples: text: archmage
text: archvillain
text: archwife
synonyms: stheno-
mega-
glosses: Powerful, potent.
examples: text: archangel
text: archdevil
text: archsin
synonyms: proto-
ur-
glosses: First; original.
Synonyms: sense: including extreme
word: super-
sense: including extreme
word: supra-
sense: including extreme
word: hyper-
sense: including extreme
word: ultra-
sense: including extreme
word: uber-
sense: including extreme
word: macro-
sense: including extreme
word: over-
sense: including extreme
word: mega-
sense: including extreme
word: maxi-
sense: including extreme
word: giga-
sense: including extreme
word: -zilla
sense: including extreme
word: grand
sense: original or oldest
word: proto-
sense: original or oldest
word: ur-
Derived terms: sense: terms derived from rank
word: archabbey
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archabbot
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archbish
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archbishop
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archchamberlain
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archchancellor
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archchemic
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archchief
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archcommander
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archdean
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archdiocese
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archdruid
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archdruidess
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archduchess
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archduke
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archeparch
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archeparchate
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archeparchy
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archfiend
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archflamen
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archgovernor
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archgrandmaster
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archking
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archlector
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archmarshal
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archmaster
sense: terms derived from rank
word: arch-poet
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archprelate
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archpresbyter
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archpriest
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archprimate
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archqueen
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archsodality
sense: terms derived from rank
word: archtreasurer
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archantagonist
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archbasilica
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archbutler
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archchaplain
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archcompetitor
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archconspirator
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archdeceiver
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archdemon
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archdespot
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archdevil
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archenemy
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archfiend
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archfoe
sense: terms derived from leading
word: arch-heretic
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archleader
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archmodernist
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archmurderer
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archnemesis
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archpaladin
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archpirate
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archpractitioner
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archrival
sense: terms derived from leading
word: arch-rival
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archrogue
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archsegregationist
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archtraitor
sense: terms derived from leading
word: archvillainess
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: archconservatism
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: archconservative
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: archcriminal
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: archenmity
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: archfiend
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: archfool
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: arch-heretical
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: archimperialist
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: archliberal
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: archnationalist
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: archracist
sense: terms derived from intensifying
word: arch-sexist
sense: terms derived from powerful
word: archmage
sense: terms derived from powerful
word: archmagician
sense: terms derived from powerful
word: archmagus
sense: terms derived from powerful
word: archvillain
sense: terms derived from powerful
word: archwife
sense: terms derived from powerful
word: archwitch
sense: terms derived from powerful
word: archwizard
sense: terms derived from first
word: archangel
sense: terms derived from first
word: archangelical
sense: terms derived from first
word: archconfraternity
sense: terms derived from first
word: archdevil
sense: terms derived from first
word: arch-heresy
sense: terms derived from first
word: archsin
Related terms: -arch