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Arc: meaning, definitions and examples

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arc

 

[ ษ‘หrk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

geometry

A part of the circumference of a circle or other curve.

Synonyms

arch, curve, segment

Examples of usage

  • The sun's rays were refracted by the arc of the rainbow.
  • She drew an arc on the paper using a compass.
Context #2 | Noun

sport

A curved trajectory of a thrown object, especially a ball.

Synonyms

curve, path, trajectory

Examples of usage

  • The pitcher threw a perfect arc to strike out the batter.
  • The basketball player made a three-point shot with a high arc.
Context #3 | Verb

computing

To move or be shaped like an arc.

Synonyms

bend, bow, curve

Examples of usage

  • The data arc across the screen.
  • The rocket arced through the sky.

Translations

Translations of the word "arc" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arco

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจเฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bogen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ busur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒะณะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚uk

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅผง

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท arc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ arco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yay

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oblouk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ oblรบk

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lok

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bogi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะพา“ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒจแƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ arco

Etymology

The word 'arc' has its origins in the Latin word 'arcus', meaning bow or arch. It entered the English language in the late 14th century. The concept of an arc has been used in geometry and mathematics for centuries to describe a part of a curve. In modern usage, 'arc' is commonly associated with curved shapes and trajectories in various fields such as architecture, sports, and computing.

See also: arcane.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,193, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.