B2 adjective محايد

arc

/ɑːrk/

A curved shape or line that forms part of a circle or follows a similar curved path. It is also used metaphorically to describe the progression or development of a story, character, or historical event over time.

أمثلة

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1

The ball sailed through the air in a perfect arc before falling into the net.

The ball moved through the air in a beautiful curved path before entering the hoop.

2

The architect incorporated a sweeping arc into the roof design to mimic the surrounding hills.

The designer included a wide curved shape in the roof to match the nearby landscape.

3

I really like how the main character's arc shows him becoming more confident.

I enjoy how the protagonist's personal development shows his growth in self-belief.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
arc
Verb
arc
صفة
arched
مرتبط
arch
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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'circle'—an 'arc' is just a piece of a 'circle', and both contain the letter 'c' for 'curve'.

اختبار سريع

The screenwriter focused on the protagonist's ______ to ensure the audience felt the hero's growth.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: arc

أمثلة

1

The ball sailed through the air in a perfect arc before falling into the net.

everyday

The ball moved through the air in a beautiful curved path before entering the hoop.

2

The architect incorporated a sweeping arc into the roof design to mimic the surrounding hills.

formal

The designer included a wide curved shape in the roof to match the nearby landscape.

3

I really like how the main character's arc shows him becoming more confident.

informal

I enjoy how the protagonist's personal development shows his growth in self-belief.

4

The study measures the geometric arc of the planetary orbit in relation to the sun.

academic

The research calculates the curved path of the planet's movement around the sun.

5

Our quarterly revenue followed an upward arc despite the initial market challenges.

business

Our income showed a rising curved progression even though the market was difficult at first.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
arc
Verb
arc
صفة
arched
مرتبط
arch

تلازمات شائعة

narrative arc the structural progression of a story
character arc the personal growth or transformation of a character
parabolic arc a symmetrical curve shaped like a parabola
electric arc a luminous bridge of electricity between two electrodes
upward arc a curved path that trends in a positive or higher direction

العبارات الشائعة

character arc

the mental or emotional transformation of a fictional character

the arc of history

the long-term direction of historical progress and change

story arc

the extended sequence of events in a narrative

يُخلط عادةً مع

arc vs ark

An 'ark' is a large boat or a sacred chest, whereas an 'arc' is a curved line.

arc vs arch

An 'arch' is usually a physical architectural structure, while an 'arc' is a general geometric or abstract curve.

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ملاحظات الاستخدام

Use 'arc' when discussing geometric curves, the path of a projectile, or the metaphorical development of a plot or person. In literature, a 'character arc' is a standard term for describing how a person changes from the beginning to the end of a book.

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أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes confuse the spelling with 'ark' (the vessel). Additionally, don't use 'arc' to describe a sharp angle; it must always refer to a smooth curve.

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نصيحة للحفظ

Think of the word 'circle'—an 'arc' is just a piece of a 'circle', and both contain the letter 'c' for 'curve'.

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أصل الكلمة

Derived from the Latin 'arcus', meaning a bow, arch, or rainbow.

أنماط نحوية

Can be used as an attributive noun to modify other nouns (e.g., arc lamp). Takes the plural form 'arcs'. Often used with the preposition 'of' (e.g., the arc of a circle).
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السياق الثقافي

The phrase 'the arc of the moral universe' is famously associated with Martin Luther King Jr., suggesting that society slowly progresses toward justice.

اختبار سريع

The screenwriter focused on the protagonist's ______ to ensure the audience felt the hero's growth.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: arc

كلمات ذات صلة

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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