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arc

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Số nhiều: arcsQuá khứ: arcedPhân từ 2: arcedV-ing: arcing

The word evokes a sense of trajectory and transition. In a physical sense, it suggests a graceful, sweeping motion that begins at one point, reaches a peak, and descends to another, creating a visual bridge between two locations. This geometric quality gives the word a feeling of precision and inevitable direction. When applied to storytelling, the term shifts from a physical shape to a temporal one. It describes the internal evolution of a person, where the curve represents the rise and fall of conflict and the eventual resolution. This usage is common in screenwriting and literary analysis to describe the necessary change a character undergoes to complete their journey.

Countable when referring to a specific geometric segment or a narrative path in a script.

Ý nghĩa

Danh từ
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A part of a curve, especially a part of the circumference of a circle.

"The projectile followed a high arc through the air."

Danh từ
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A luminous discharge of electricity jumping across a gap between two conductors.

"A bright blue arc leaped from the battery terminal to the frame."

Danh từ
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The progression of a character or plot in a story from beginning to end.

"The protagonist has a satisfying emotional arc over the three seasons."

Ngoại động từ
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To move in a curved path.

"The ball arced perfectly into the hoop."

Nội động từ
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To form or follow a curved path.

"The rocket arced over the horizon."

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