Synonyms for
arc
A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.
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No Synonyms Found for Arc

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All Definitions for Arc

Below are all the dictionary definitions of arc:

1A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.
2A curve, in general.
3That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon.
4A flow of current across an insulating medium
5Especially a hot, luminous discharge either between two electrodes or as lightning.
6To shape into an arc
7To hold in the form of an arc.
8To move following a curved path.
9A period or phase in a person's life.
10A continuous mapping from a real interval (typically [0, 1]) into a space.
11A directed edge.
12The three-point line.
13An arclight.
14A band contained within parallel curves, or something of that shape.
15To form an electrical arc.
16Ship's prefix for warships of the navy of Colombia.
17The Colombian Navy (Armada de la República de Colombia).
18A suggested location where the historical figure Joan of Arc, or her father, were from.
19Ellipsis of story arc. [(narratology) The chronological construction of a plot or storyline, especially one specific to a particular character or plot aspect
20An extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television or comic books.]
21Acronym of advance reader's copy, a copy of a book given to a reviewer free in advance for review purposes.
22Acronym of automatic reference counting.
23Initialism of AIDS-related complex. [(medicine, pathology) A prodromal phase of infection with the human immunodeficiency virus.]
24Initialism of American Red Cross.

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What are synonyms for arc?

Common synonyms for arc. These words share similar meanings and can often be used interchangeably depending on context.

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About synonyms for arc

Finding the right synonym for arc helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.", arc has 0 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.

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