Definition: In Hebrew, "arca" translates to "word." The specific meaning varies by context. Definition: In Greek mythology, a word is the seed that sprang from a tree. It came about as a result of an interaction between the gods and their creatures through speech or signs. The term "word" here refers to language itself, which is something that can be understood but without the aid of symbols or words. In other words, a word has the capacity for meaning and is not merely a representation of a sound.