Character's development path (3)

I believe the answer is:

arc

(Other definitions for arc that I've seen before include "Curved section" , "Something used to weld" , "Something curved in shape" , "Rainbow, e.g." , "Curve of car" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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