Definition

To join two plants together by connecting a branch of one to the root of another without cutting them apart until they are united.

Example

The gardener decided to inarch the young tree to ensure it would grow strong and healthy.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I read about a new technique to inarch plants together.

Oh, that sounds interesting! How does it work?

Basically, you join two plants without cutting them apart first.

That's clever! I’d love to try inarching in my garden.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inarch is derived from the prefix "in-" (meaning into or within) and the root "arch" (from Greek "archē", meaning beginning or chief). The term refers to the act of grafting a plant by bending a branch into the soil, thus bringing it into a new growth phase, or 'into' a new state of being.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bringing something into' a new state ('in-') and 'beginning' ('arch') — that's why inarch means to graft a plant by bending it into the soil.

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