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triumphal arch

tri·um·phal arch
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [trahy-uhm-fuh l ahrch]
    • /traɪˈʌm fəl ɑrtʃ/
    • /traɪˈʌm.fəl ɑːtʃ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [trahy-uhm-fuh l ahrch]
    • /traɪˈʌm fəl ɑrtʃ/

Definitions of triumphal arch words

  • noun triumphal arch a monumental archway, often erected in permanent materials as a commemorative structure, straddling the line of march of a victorious army during a triumphal procession. 1
  • noun triumphal arch an architectural motif resembling in its composition an ancient Roman triumphal arch, having one high central archway flanked by side elements composed of lower arches, compartments, bas-reliefs, etc., the whole usually adorned by a huge order. 1
  • noun triumphal arch archway built to commemorate victory 1
  • noun triumphal arch an arch built to commemorate a victory 0
See all 4 definitions of triumphal arch

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Origin of triumphal arch

First appearance:

before 1540
One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50

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Parts of speech for Triumphal arch

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Triumphal arch

triumphal arch popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% 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.

triumphal arch usage trend in Literature

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