arc
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.a part of a circle or any smooth, curved line.
n.a continuous segment of a circle's circumference or any other smooth curve.
Simple“The rainbow formed a perfect arc across the sky after the storm.”
In context“The architect designed the roof as a sweeping glass arc that mirrored the natural slope of the surrounding hills.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the way a character or story changes and develops from the beginning to the end.
n.the chronological construction of a plot or character development within a narrative.
Simple“The main character has a great story arc, changing from a selfish person to a hero.”
In context“Critics praised the television series for its complex character arcs, noting how even minor figures underwent significant psychological transformations over three seasons.”
Synonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.a bright flash of electricity that jumps between two points.
n.a luminous bridge of light formed by an electrical discharge across an insulating medium such as air.
Simple“A blue arc of electricity jumped between the two wires when they got too close.”
In context“The technician wore protective goggles to shield his eyes from the intense ultraviolet radiation produced by the welding arc.”
- 04 B2 Upper Intermediate
v.to move in a shape like a curve or a part of a circle.
v.to follow a curved trajectory or to form the shape of a curve.
Simple“The ball arced through the air and landed right in the basket.”
In context“The comet arced across the northern hemisphere, its tail visible to the naked eye for several weeks during the winter months.”
An abbreviation.
From Spanish ARC.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.