arcana
pronunciation
How to pronounce arcana in British English:
UK [ɑ:ˈkeɪnə]
How to pronounce arcana in American English:
US [ɑrˈkeɪnə]
Word Origin
- arcana (n.)
- "hidden things, mysteries," 1590s, a direct adoption of the Latin plural of arcanum "a secret, a mystery," from neuter of adjective arcanus "secret, hidden, private, concealed" (see arcane). Occasionally mistaken for a singular and pluralized as arcanas because arcana is far more common than arcanum.
Example
- 1. With lyrics bent to the arcana of southeast asian foreign relations .
- 2. Dealing with china and its arcana imperii was a matter for professionals , not politicians .
- 3. His knowledge of government arcana is daunting , but his manner can be wonkish .
- 4. Powell and staff then rose and labored with gusto through the old south pacificstandard some enchanted evening - with lyrics bent to the arcana of southeast asian foreign relations .
- 5. But fans of american electoral arcana can turn to north dakota , where measure 5 takes aim at those who inflict harm on cats , dogs or horses ; and to oregon , where measure 78 promises improvements to the constitution 's spelling and grammar .