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- [ahr-keyn]
- /ɑrˈkeɪn/
- /ɑːˈkeɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-keyn]
- /ɑrˈkeɪn/
Definitions of arcane word
- adjective arcane Something that is arcane is secret or mysterious. 3
- adjective arcane requiring secret knowledge to be understood; mysterious; esoteric 3
- adjective arcane hidden or secret 3
- adjective arcane understood by only a few; esoteric 3
- adjective arcane known or understood by very few; mysterious; secret; obscure; esoteric: She knew a lot about Sanskrit grammar and other arcane matters. 1
- noun arcane Understood by few; mysterious or secret. 1
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Origin of arcane
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
1540-50; (< Middle French) < Latin arcānus, equivalent to arc(ēre) to shut up, keep (derivative of arca a chest, box) + -ānus -an
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Parts of speech for Arcane
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arcane popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arcane
adj arcane
- impenetrable — not penetrable; that cannot be penetrated, pierced, entered, etc.
- cabalistic — of or relating to the cabala.
- mysterious — full of, characterized by, or involving mystery: a mysterious occurrence.
- mystic — involving or characterized by esoteric, otherworldly, or symbolic practices or content, as certain religious ceremonies and art; spiritually significant; ethereal.
- occult — of or relating to magic, astrology, or any system claiming use or knowledge of secret or supernatural powers or agencies.
adjective arcane
- secret — done, made, or conducted without the knowledge of others: secret negotiations.
- deep — If something is deep, it extends a long way down from the ground or from the top surface of something.
- hidden — concealed; obscure; covert: hidden meaning; hidden hostility.
- unfathomable — not able to be fathomed, or completely understood; incomprehensible: heroism in the face of unfathomable conflict.
- obscure — (of meaning) not clear or plain; ambiguous, vague, or uncertain: an obscure sentence in the contract.
Antonyms for arcane
adj arcane
- commonplace — If something is commonplace, it happens often or is often found, and is therefore not surprising.
- known — past participle of know1 .
- outward — proceeding or directed toward the outside or exterior, or away from a central point: the outward flow of gold; the outward part of a voyage.
- common — If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often.
- normal — conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal; regular; natural.
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