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pää- — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
  • cardinal adj Of central or fundamental importance.
  • head noun The part of the body containing the brain, eyes, and mouth.
  • main adj Most important; primary or chief.
  • master noun A person with exceptional skill or deep expertise in something.
  • prime adj Of the highest quality or importance; excellent.
  • principal adj Most important; main.

Senses

pää- is used for these senses in English:

  • arch Principal; primary.
  • cardinal Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.
  • head Of, relating to, or intended for the head.
  • head Foremost in rank or importance.
  • main Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.
  • master Main, principal or predominant.
  • prime First in importance, degree, or rank.
  • principal Primary; most important; first level in importance.

arch — full definition

  1. noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
  2. verb To bend into a curved shape.
  3. adj Deliberately playful, knowing, or mischievous, often in tone or expression.
  4. adj Chief or foremost, used as a prefix in words like "archenemy" or "archbishop".

cardinal — full definition

  1. adj Of central or fundamental importance.
  2. adj Deep red in color, like a Catholic cardinal's robes.
  3. noun A senior official of the Catholic Church, ranking just below the Pope.
  4. noun A North American songbird known for the male's bright red feathers.

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