peri- — meaning in English

English meaning

• arch noun A curved structure that spans an opening, typically supporting the weight above it.
• cardinal adj Of central or fundamental importance.

Senses

peri- is used for these senses in English:

• cardinal Of fundamental importance; crucial, pivotal.

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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