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- [ahr-key-nuh m]
- /ɑrˈkeɪ nəm/
- /ɑːˈkeɪnə/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-key-nuh m]
- /ɑrˈkeɪ nəm/
Definitions of arcana word
- noun arcana either of the two divisions (the minor arcana and the major arcana) of a pack of tarot cards 3
- noun plural arcana Often, arcana. a secret; mystery. 1
- noun plural arcana a supposed great secret of nature that the alchemists sought to discover. 1
- noun plural arcana a secret and powerful remedy. 1
- noun arcana Plural form of arcanum. 1
- noun arcana Specialized knowledge that is mysterious to the uninitiated. 0
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Origin of arcana
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Latin, neuter (used as noun) of arcānus arcane
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Parts of speech for Arcana
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
arcana popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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.
arcana usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerTop questions with arcana
- the arcana is the means by which all is revealed?
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- how many major arcana?
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- how to get arcana?
- what is your arcana quiz?
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- how to read major arcana tarot cards?
- where to buy robes of arcana?