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- [an-ahr-kik]
- /ænˈɑr kɪk/
- /əˈnɑː.kɪk/
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- [an-ahr-kik]
- /ænˈɑr kɪk/
Definitions of anarchic word
- adjective anarchic If you describe someone or something as anarchic, you disapprove of them because they do not recognize or obey any rules or laws. 3
- adjective anarchic of, like, or involving anarchy 3
- adjective anarchic advocating anarchy 3
- adjective anarchic tending to bring about anarchy; lawless 3
- adjective anarchic of, like, or tending to anarchy. 1
- adjective anarchic advocating anarchy. 1
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Origin of anarchic
First appearance:
before 1780 One of the 45% newest English words
1780-90; < French anarchique, or anarch(y) + -ic
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Parts of speech for Anarchic
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anarchic popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anarchic
adj anarchic
- lawless — contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence.
- turbulent — being in a state of agitation or tumult; disturbed: turbulent feelings or emotions.
- helter-skelter — in headlong and disorderly haste: The children ran helter-skelter all over the house.
- tumultuous — full of tumult or riotousness; marked by disturbance and uproar: a tumultuous celebration.
- disorganized — functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated: a woefully disorganized enterprise.
adjective anarchic
- radical — of or going to the root or origin; fundamental: a radical difference.
- reckless — utterly unconcerned about the consequences of some action; without caution; careless (usually followed by of): to be reckless of danger.
- govern — to rule over by right of authority: to govern a nation.
- terrorising — to fill or overcome with terror.
- angering — a strong feeling of displeasure and belligerence aroused by a wrong; wrath; ire.
Antonyms for anarchic
adj anarchic
- ordered — neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized: an ordered office.
- organized — affiliated in an organization, especially a union: organized dockworkers.
- systematic — having, showing, or involving a system, method, or plan: a systematic course of reading; systematic efforts.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
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