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- [an-ahr-kik]
- /ænˈɑr kɪk/
- /æˈnɑːkɪkəl/
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- [an-ahr-kik]
- /ænˈɑr kɪk/
Definitions of anarchical word
- adjective anarchical of, like, or tending to anarchy. 1
- adjective anarchical advocating anarchy. 1
- adjective anarchical not regulated by law; lawless: Anarchic bands pillaged the countryside. 1
- abbreviation ANARCHICAL Anarchic. 1
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Origin of anarchical
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 Anarchical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anarchical 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.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
anarchical usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anarchical
adj anarchical
- revolutionary — of, pertaining to, characterized by, or of the nature of a revolution, or a sudden, complete, or marked change: a revolutionary junta.
- contumacious — stubbornly resistant to authority; wilfully obstinate
- disobedient — neglecting or refusing to obey; not submitting; refractory.
- factious — given to faction; dissentious: A factious group was trying to undermine the government.
- insubordinate — not submitting to authority; disobedient: an insubordinate soldier.
adjective anarchical
- 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.
- lawless — contrary to or without regard for the law: lawless violence.
Antonyms for anarchical
adj anarchical
- obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.
- subordinate — placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank.
- lawful — allowed or permitted by law; not contrary to law: a lawful enterprise.
- legal — permitted by law; lawful: Such acts are not legal.
- legitimate — according to law; lawful: the property's legitimate owner.
adjective anarchical
- orderly — arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk.
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