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- [ahrk]
- /ɑrk/
- /ɑːk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ahrk]
- /ɑrk/
Definitions of arced word
- noun arced Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line. 1
- noun arced Also called electric arc. Electricity. a luminous bridge formed in a gap between two electrodes. Compare spark1 (def 2). 1
- noun arced Astronomy. the part of a circle representing the apparent course of a heavenly body. 1
- noun arced anything bow-shaped. 1
- verb without object arced to form an electric arc. 1
- verb without object arced to move in a curve suggestive of an arc. 1
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Origin of arced
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English ark < Latin arcus bow, arch, curve
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Parts of speech for Arced
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
arced popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
arced usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for arced
adj arced
- bending — to force (an object, especially a long or thin one) from a straight form into a curved or angular one, or from a curved or angular form into some different form: to bend an iron rod into a hoop.
- bowed — Something that is bowed is curved.
- rounded — having a flat, circular surface, as a disk.
- arched — An arched roof, window, or doorway is curved at the top.
- vaulted — constructed or covered with a vault, as a building or chamber.
Antonyms for arced
adj arced
- straight — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.