Synonyms for arc
Most common
electric arc circle segment circular arc curve directed edge
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Electric discharge
2. Circular arc
4. Directed edge — A directed edge
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
A curve, in general.
an arc of pupils around their teacher.
- n. 2
A directed edge.
- n. 3
That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon.
- n. 4
A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.
Related words
- Word family
- arcdegree arch
- Phrases
- electric arc minute of arc second of arc bois d'arc arc cosine arc lamp penalty arc arc boutant
Forms
- Plural
- arcs → sparks, discharges, curves, swoops…
Example sentences
- curve His car spun out of control going around the curve.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| arc | falling | |
| curve | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 3 letters
- bow1
- 5 letters
- curve1, arrow2, spark1, swoop1
- 9 letters
- discharge2
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (arrow2 = 2 syllables).