arc

/ɑːk/noun
RareNot in standard dictionaries
1

That part of a circle which a heavenly body appears to pass through as it moves above and below the horizon.

2

A continuous part of the circumference of a circle (circular arc) or of another curve.

3

A curve, in general.

4

A band contained within parallel curves, or something of that shape.

5

A flow of current across an insulating medium; especially a hot, luminous discharge either between two electrodes or as lightning.

6

Ellipsis of story arc.

7

A period or phase in a person's life.

8

A continuous mapping from a real interval (typically [0, 1]) into a space.

9

A directed edge.

10

The three-point line.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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