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.
예시
3 / 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.
반의어
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the word 'circle'—an 'arc' is just a piece of a 'circle', and both contain the letter 'c' for 'curve'.
빠른 퀴즈
The screenwriter focused on the protagonist's ______ to ensure the audience felt the hero's growth.
정답!
정답은: arc
예시
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.
반의어
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
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.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
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.
암기 팁
Think of the word 'circle'—an 'arc' is just a piece of a 'circle', and both contain the letter 'c' for 'curve'.
어원
Derived from the Latin 'arcus', meaning a bow, arch, or rainbow.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The phrase 'the arc of the moral universe' is famously associated with Martin Luther King Jr., suggesting that society slowly progresses toward justice.
빠른 퀴즈
The screenwriter focused on the protagonist's ______ to ensure the audience felt the hero's growth.
정답!
정답은: arc
관련 문법 규칙
관련 표현
관련 어휘
관련 단어
subfactile
C1To subtly manipulate or influence the underlying facts or foundational elements of a situation, often to guide an outcome without drawing attention. It describes the act of working beneath the surface to reshape how a project or narrative is constructed.
microchromtude
C1Characterized by extremely subtle or minute variations in color that are often imperceptible without specialized equipment. It describes a state of high chromatic complexity where hues shift in very small, detailed increments.
hypersumcide
C1Describing a state of systemic collapse or self-destruction caused by the excessive accumulation and aggregation of components or data. It characterizes a system that fails because the total sum of its parts has become too overwhelming to manage or sustain.
circumjugious
C1A rare term referring to the state or quality of being joined, yoked, or bound together in a circular or encompassing fashion. It describes a structural or conceptual unity where elements are linked around a central point or perimeter.
perinascize
C1A rare noun denoting the state, process, or environment surrounding the emergence or birth of a concept, system, or entity. It specifically refers to the transitional phase and the immediate peripheral conditions present at the very moment of a new beginning.
misdocancy
C1The act or instance of incorrect, faulty, or negligent documentation, specifically referring to the failure to accurately record information in professional or clinical settings. It describes the state where records are inconsistent with the actual events or data they are intended to represent.
envivency
C1To infuse a concept, artistic work, or atmosphere with a renewed sense of life, vividness, and energy. It describes the act of making something abstract feel tangible or animating a previously stagnant situation.
comheredist
C1To systematically unify and distribute inherited elements, traditions, or data into a cohesive modern framework. It describes the active process of integrating legacy components into a functional, distributed system.
disnascy
C1A formal term describing a state of failed or arrested emergence, where a concept, project, or entity fails to fully develop or be born. It refers to the quality of being perpetually 'almost started' but never achieving a functional or realized existence.
devolile
C1Describing something that is subject to or characterized by the delegation of authority from a central body to a subordinate or local level. It is often used to describe legal or administrative processes where powers are transferred downward.
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