Pronunciation: [ˈɑːkt] (IPA) 
The word "arced" is spelled with the letter "c" instead of "s" because the "c" creates a more accurate representation of the sound that is being made. In IPA phonetic transcription, "arced" is spelled as /ɑːkt/ (ar-k-t). The "c" represents the "k" sound, which is created when the back of the tongue contacts the soft palate, while the "e" is added to make the correct tense so the word can be used accurately in context.
Arced is an adjective that describes something that is curved or shaped like an arc. The term is often used to describe a path, trajectory, or movement that follows a smooth, curved line.
In geometry, an arc refers to a section of a curve, particularly part of the circumference of a circle. When something is described as arced, it means that it has a rounded, curved shape resembling the arc of a circle. This can refer to various objects or phenomena, such as an arced bridge, an arced rainbow, or an arced projectile trajectory.
The motion of an object can also be described as arced if it follows a curved or arching trajectory. For example, the flight path of a basketball player shooting a ball towards the hoop can be arced, as the ball moves in a curved trajectory towards its target. Similarly, the graceful movement of a dancer's arm or a swimmer's dive can be described as arced.
Overall, the term "arced" conveys the sense of something being curved or following a smooth, arching shape. It can be used to describe both physical objects and the movement or path of objects, adding a visually appealing and elegant characteristic to the perception or description of the subject.
The word "arced" is derived from the verb form "arc", which originated from the Middle English word "arken". This Middle English term was borrowed from the Old French word "arquer", which meant "to bend" or "to bow". "Arquer", in turn, can be traced back to the Latin word "arcus", meaning "bow" or "arch". The concept of "arcing" or forming a curved shape gave rise to the adjective "arced", indicating something that is bent or curved like an arch.
