ar·che | \ ˈärˌkē; ärˈkā, -ˈkē \
plural archai\ -kī \
Definition of arche
(Entry 1 of 2)
: something that was in the beginning : a first principle:
a in early Greek philosophy : a substance or primal element
b in Aristotle : an actuating principle (as a cause)
arche-
prefixDefinition of arche- (Entry 2 of 2)
: primitive : original
archecentric archespore
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