Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

story arc

/ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑɹk/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.18 in modern English

Syllables: sto-ry arc
IPA: /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑɹk/

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The chronological construction of a plot or storyline, especially one specific to a particular character or plot aspect; an extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television or comic books.

Example Sentences

"This story arc about "hunting the buffalo" is part of a larger story arc about "developing relationships with the Indians"."
"A story arc can be developed continuously until it is completed, but it is more usual for a drama series to treat a story arc discontinuously..."

Etymology

From story + arc.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑɹk/
British English: /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑːk/

Inflected Forms

story arcs (plural)

Derived Forms

mytharc

Phrases

identity trajectory

Frequently Paired Words

identity trajectory

Synonyms

narrative arc

Questions

How do you pronounce story arc?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈstɔː.ɹi ɑɹk/.
What does story arc mean?: The chronological construction of a plot or storyline, especially one specific to a particular character or plot aspect; an extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television or comic books.
Where does story arc come from?: From story + arc.

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