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ARCS

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈɑɹks// UK //ˈɑːks// arcs

n. curved shapes that look like part of a circle. You see them in bridges, rainbows, or the path of a ball thrown through the air.

n. segments of a differentiable curve, most commonly referring to parts of the circumference of a circle. Often used to describe the trajectory of an object or the structural shape of an architectural feature.


SIMPLE

The ball followed a high arc through the air.

CONTEXTUAL

The architect designed the roof with several elegant arcs that mirrored the surrounding hills.

COMPLEX

The narrative arc of the novel begins with a quiet domestic scene before escalating into a complex political thriller that spans three continents.

Synonyms
Usage

Plural form of 'arc'. Often used metaphorically in literature to describe the progression of a story or character development.

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