tented arch

noun

A type of fingerprint pattern where ridges enter from one side, rise sharply in the center to form a peak or spike (like a tent), and then exit on the other side; unlike a plain arch which has a smoother, wave-like flow; the steep upward thrust of this pattern gives it a pointed, steeple-like appearance, making it a distinct and relatively rare variation within the broader arch category.

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Meanings

nountented arch (plural tented arches)

plural tented arches

  1. A type of fingerprint pattern where ridges enter from one side, rise sharply in the center to form a peak or spike (like a tent), and then exit on the other side; unlike a plain arch which has a smoother, wave-like flow; the steep upward thrust of this pattern gives it a pointed, steeple-like appearance, making it a distinct and relatively rare variation within the broader arch category.
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APA

tented arch. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tented%20arch

MLA

“tented arch.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tented%20arch. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “tented arch,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/tented%20arch.

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