At each succeeding time interval, distance would be less, drop would be greater, so the curve downward would be a bit greater that the one before. As we plotted through all 10 time intervals the curve would become more pronounced, becoming quite marked near the target. There, the ratio of distance traveled to the drop would be quite low, compared to the initial one near the muzzle. That's what defines the loop in the trajectory. Such a curve, beginning small and with increasing curvature along the path, is called a parabola.
All bullets describe a parabola as they fly.
Only the rate and degree of curvature varies from bullet to bullet. Two points need to be made in order to help us understand how we apply all this to our shooting. Much of any discussion such as this deals with the theoretical ideal trajectory, that trajectory we are attempting to achieve but rarely do. In the end, though, there are practical applications, and we all need to understand how these basic understandings can help us shoot better. Or at least, smarter.