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Arcuate vs Arched - What's the difference?

arcuate | arched |

As adjectives the difference between arcuate and arched

is that arcuate is curved into the shape of a bow while arched is curved.

As a verb arched is

(arch) (to curve).

arcuate

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • curved into the shape of a bow
    • arcuate stalks

    Derived terms

    * arcuate fasciculus

    arched

    English

    Adjective

    (head)
  • Curved.
    • His arched back ached from the constant strain.
  • *
    • The lobule margins, furthermore, are arched away from the lobe, with the consequence that (when fully inflated) the abaxial leaf surface forms the interior lining of the lobule.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (arch) (to curve)
  • To have made curved.
    • He arched his back into a half-moon curve trying to get the stiffness out.