Curved or arched in shape, resembling a bow; having an arc-like structure.
From Latin arquatus (curved, bowed), derived from arcus (bow, arch). The term entered English through Old French and Latin influences in medieval architecture and anatomy to describe curved forms.
Arquated describes the beautiful curved ribs in Gothic cathedral ceilings—architects and anatomists used this term to describe how bones and structural elements naturally curve in graceful arcs, which is why it appears in both building plans and medical texts.
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