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Arcuate

Adjective

1. curved like an arc or bow

2. (anatomy) having a curved or arched shape

3. (botany) forming an arch or curve

4. (geology) characterized by a series of curved segments

Example Sentences:

1. The rainbow appeared in an arcuate shape across the sky.
2. The bridge had an arcuate design, allowing for a more interesting and aesthetically pleasing structure.
3. The arcuate leaves of the plant provided a unique visual appeal to the garden.
4. The geologist explained how the arcuate rock formations were created due to years of erosion and geological forces.

Noun

1. (anatomy) a curved ridge or arch

2. (biology) a curved line or structure

Example Sentences:

1. The arcuate in the human brain is responsible for regulating appetite and body weight.
2. When studying the microscopic sample, the scientists observed an arcuate structure within the cell.

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