Arcs Meaning in English
word · lemma: arc
ˈɑɹks
ARKS
ˈɑːks
AHKS
Definition
Arcs are curved lines or shapes, like part of a circle. It can also refer to curved paths or movements, and in storytelling, 'arcs' mean developments or progressions in a plot.
Usage & Nuances
'Arcs' can refer to literal curves (math, art, architecture) or metaphorical developments (character arcs). Common collocations: 'story arcs', 'electrical arcs'. Don't confuse with 'arches' (structures).
Spanish: arcosPortuguese (BR): arcosPortuguese (PT): arcosChinese (Simplified): 弧线 - 拱门Chinese (Traditional): 弧線 - 拱門Hindi: चापेंArabic: أقواسBengali: বৃহৎ বক্ররেখা - নকশার বাঁক - গল্পের ধারা (গল্পের প্রসঙ্গ)Russian: дуги - сюжетные арки (в сюжете)Japanese: 弧 - アーク（物語の展開）Vietnamese: cung - đường cong - tiến trình (trong truyện)Korean: 호 - 아크(이야기 전개)Turkish: yaylar - hikaye yayları (kurguda)Urdu: قوسیں - کہانی کے پلاٹ کی پیش رفتIndonesian: busur - lengkungan - alur cerita (dalam cerita)
Example Sentences
The rainbow has beautiful arcs of color.
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He drew two arcs on the paper.
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The bridge was designed with three large arcs.
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Lightning can create bright arcs in the sky.
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The plot of the series has several interesting character arcs.
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The gymnast moved in graceful arcs across the mat.
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