Arcuate

Pronunciation: /ˈɑr.kju.ɪt/

Definitions of arcuate

adjective curved or arched in shape

Example Sentences

A1 The rainbow had an arcuate shape in the sky.

A2 The bridge had an arcuate design, curving gracefully over the river.

B1 The doctor explained that the arcuate ligament helps support the diaphragm.

B2 The artist used arcuate lines to create a sense of movement in the painting.

C1 The arcuate nucleus in the brain plays a key role in regulating appetite and energy balance.

C2 The architect's use of arcuate forms in the building's design was both innovative and visually striking.

Examples of arcuate in a Sentence

formal The arcuate shape of the bridge is both aesthetically pleasing and structurally sound.

informal I love how the arcuate design of the building gives it a unique look.

slang Check out the arcuate curves on that car, it's so cool!

figurative Her arcuate reasoning led her to a brilliant solution to the problem.

Grammatical Forms of arcuate

• past tense: arced
• plural: arcuates
• comparative: more arcuate
• superlative: most arcuate
• present tense: arcuates
• future tense: will arcuate
• perfect tense: have arcuated
• continuous tense: is arcuating
• singular: arcuate
• positive degree: arcuate
• infinitive: to arcuate
• gerund: arcuating
• participle: arcuated

Origin and Evolution of arcuate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'arcuate' originated from the Latin word 'arcuatus' which means 'bowed' or 'curved'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'arcuate' has retained its original meaning of being curved or bowed, and is commonly used in various fields such as anatomy, architecture, and geometry to describe shapes that are curved or arched.