arc
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.
Beispiele
3 von 5The 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.
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.
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.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'circle'—an 'arc' is just a piece of a 'circle', and both contain the letter 'c' for 'curve'.
Schnelles Quiz
The screenwriter focused on the protagonist's ______ to ensure the audience felt the hero's growth.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: arc
Beispiele
The ball sailed through the air in a perfect arc before falling into the net.
everydayThe ball moved through the air in a beautiful curved path before entering the hoop.
The architect incorporated a sweeping arc into the roof design to mimic the surrounding hills.
formalThe designer included a wide curved shape in the roof to match the nearby landscape.
I really like how the main character's arc shows him becoming more confident.
informalI enjoy how the protagonist's personal development shows his growth in self-belief.
The study measures the geometric arc of the planetary orbit in relation to the sun.
academicThe research calculates the curved path of the planet's movement around the sun.
Our quarterly revenue followed an upward arc despite the initial market challenges.
businessOur income showed a rising curved progression even though the market was difficult at first.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
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
Wird oft verwechselt mit
An 'ark' is a large boat or a sacred chest, whereas an 'arc' is a curved line.
An 'arch' is usually a physical architectural structure, while an 'arc' is a general geometric or abstract curve.
Nutzungshinweise
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.
Häufige Fehler
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.
Merkhilfe
Think of the word 'circle'—an 'arc' is just a piece of a 'circle', and both contain the letter 'c' for 'curve'.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin 'arcus', meaning a bow, arch, or rainbow.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
The phrase 'the arc of the moral universe' is famously associated with Martin Luther King Jr., suggesting that society slowly progresses toward justice.
Schnelles Quiz
The screenwriter focused on the protagonist's ______ to ensure the audience felt the hero's growth.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: arc
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