arch-
prefix/ɑː(ɹ)t͡ʃ/ · /ɑ(ɹ)k/
Etymology From Middle English arch-, arche-, from Old English arċe-, ærċe-, erċe- (“arch-”), borrowed from Latin archi-, this stemming from Ancient Greek ἀρχι- (arkhi-).
1
Morpheme A title in a hierarchy which indicates a higher degree of rank than its root word.
- archeparch
- archmarshal
1 more example
- archdiocese
2
Morpheme Leading, foremost, primary, or principal.
- archantagonist
- archmodernist
2 more examples
- archcompetitor
- 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.2022 November 2, Ed Pilkington, “‘The Trump playbook’: Republicans hint they will deny election results”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 15 Mar 2023:
3
Augmentative, Morpheme Intensely, extremely, or exceptionally.
- archfool
- archracist
2 more examples
- archnationalist
- 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.2024 April 3, Phil McNulty, “Man City 4-1 Aston Villa: Phil Foden produces 'masterclass' to show worth again”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 16 Aug 2024:
4
Morpheme Powerful, potent.
- archmage
- archvillain
1 more example
- archwife
5
Morpheme First; original.
- archangel
- archdevil
1 more example
- archsin
- Synonyms
- super-, supra-, hyper-, ultra-, uber-, macro-, over-, mega-, maxi-, giga-, -zilla, grand, proto-, ur-
- Derived terms
83 terms
archabbey, archabbot, archbish, archbishop, archchamberlain, archchancellor, archchemic, archchief, archcommander, archdean, archdiocese, archdruid, archdruidess, archduchess, archduke, archeparch, archeparchate, archeparchy, archfiend, archflamen, archgovernor, archgrandmaster, archking, archlector, archmarshal, archmaster, arch-poet, archprelate, archpresbyter, archpriest, archprimate, archqueen, archsodality, archtreasurer, archantagonist, archbasilica, archbutler, archchaplain, archcompetitor, archconspirator, archdeceiver, archdemon, archdespot, archdevil, archenemy, archfoe, arch-heretic, archleader, archmodernist, archmurderer, archnemesis, archpaladin, archpirate, archpractitioner, archrival, arch-rival, archrogue, archsegregationist, archtraitor, archvillainess, archconservatism, archconservative, archcriminal, archenmity, archfool, arch-heretical, archimperialist, archliberal, archnationalist, archracist, arch-sexist, archmage, archmagician, archmagus, archvillain, archwife, archwitch, archwizard, archangel, archangelical, archconfraternity, arch-heresy, archsin- Related terms
- -arch