Arcrelated

Arcrelated is an adjective used in technical writing to describe concepts, data, or objects that are linked to or governed by an arc or curved path. The term is applied across multiple disciplines, including geometry, computer graphics, cartography, and network analysis, to indicate a relationship to arcs, circular segments, or curvature.

The word is formed from arc and related and is not a universally standardized term. Its exact meaning varies with context, and writers typically define it when first used in a text.

In geometry and trigonometry, arcrelated properties may refer to arc length, subtended angle, or the relationship between an arc and its chord. In computer graphics, arcrelated methods include arc rendering, path following along a circular trajectory, and arc-based interpolation between points. In geographic information systems and routing, arcrelated analyses describe routes along great-circle paths or other curved connections on a sphere.

Arcrelated usage can appear in descriptions of datasets, algorithms, or design guidelines that emphasize curvature or circular geometry. Because it is not a standard label, readers should rely on definitions provided in the relevant work to determine its exact scope.

See also: arc, arc length, curvature, inscribed angle, great-circle distance.