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- [ahr-kuh-vohlt]
- /ˈɑr kəˌvoʊlt/
- /ˈɑːkaɪvˌəʊlt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahr-kuh-vohlt]
- /ˈɑr kəˌvoʊlt/
Definitions of archivolt word
- noun archivolt a moulding around an arch, sometimes decorated 3
- noun archivolt the under surface of an arch 3
- noun archivolt the inner curve of an arch or the structural parts of this 3
- noun archivolt an ornamental molding on the face of an arch 3
- noun archivolt a molded or decorated band following the extrados of an arch or forming an archlike frame for an opening. 1
- noun archivolt A band of molding, resembling an architrave, around the lower curve of an arch. 1
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Origin of archivolt
First appearance:
before 1725 One of the 49% newest English words
1725-35; < French archivolte < Italian archivolto < Medieval Latin *archivoltum, Latinization of Old French arvol < Late Latin arcus volūtus vaulted arch; see arch1, vault1
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Parts of speech for Archivolt
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
archivolt popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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