Meaning & use
Arcs
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Plural of arc; continuous curved lines, paths, or segments of a circle, or extended trajectories of development, such as a narrative arc.
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The fireworks traced glowing arcs across the night sky.
The novel follows three intersecting character arcs over the course of a decade.
A note on using this word
Beyond geometry, "arcs" is widely used figuratively to describe the shape of a story, career, or relationship as it develops and changes over time.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
Sustained luminous electrical discharges between two electrodes.
Bright arcs jumped between the terminals during the welding demonstration.
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