Arc: meaning, definitions and examples

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arc

[ ɑːrk ]

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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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 arco

🇮🇳 धनुष

🇩🇪 Bogen

🇮🇩 busur

🇺🇦 дуга

арка
вигин

🇵🇱 łuk

🇯🇵 弧

🇫🇷 arc

🇪🇸 arco

🇹🇷 yay

🇰🇷 활

🇸🇦 قوس

🇨🇿 oblouk

🇸🇰 oblúk

🇨🇳 弧

🇸🇮 lok

🇮🇸 bogi

🇰🇿 доға

🇬🇪 მშვილდი

🇦🇿 yay

🇲🇽 arco

Word origin

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.