Concavity
noun
The quality of being curved inward or hollow.
The concavity of the mirror focuses light into a single point.
Often appears as...
- concavity of a curve
- concavity of a surface
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Technical
noun
A shape or structure that is curved inward or hollow.
The spoon has a concavity that holds soup.
Often appears as...
- concavity in a spoon
- concavity in a dish
noun
A state in which a function or graph falls as moves away from certain point.
The concavity of the graph indicates a decreasing trend.
Often appears as...
- concavity of a graph
- change in concavity
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Academic
noun
The property of being concave; the quality of curving inwards.
The mosaic was set in patterns of convexity and concavity to catch the light.
Often appears as...
- concavity in a pattern
- change in concavity
noun
The quality of being curved inward or hollow.
The concavity of the mirror focuses light into a single point.
Often appears as...
- concavity of a curve
- concavity of a surface
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A shape or structure that is curved inward or hollow.
The spoon has a concavity that holds soup.
Often appears as...
- concavity in a spoon
- concavity in a dish
noun
A state in which a function or graph falls as moves away from certain point.
The concavity of the graph indicates a decreasing trend.
Often appears as...
- concavity of a graph
- change in concavity
Usage tips
Academic
noun
The property of being concave; the quality of curving inwards.
The mosaic was set in patterns of convexity and concavity to catch the light.
Often appears as...
- concavity in a pattern
- change in concavity
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Objects
Used to describe physical items with an inward curve, often seen in design.
The concavity of the vase adds to its elegant design.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Descriptions
Common in technical fields to explain shapes and structure features.
The lens's concavity determines its focusing power.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Visible
Remember, a concavity may not be immediately obvious if it's shallow.
The dish's slight concavity keeps the food centered.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Objects
Used to describe physical items with an inward curve, often seen in design.
The concavity of the vase adds to its elegant design.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Descriptions
Common in technical fields to explain shapes and structure features.
The lens's concavity determines its focusing power.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Visible
Remember, a concavity may not be immediately obvious if it's shallow.
The dish's slight concavity keeps the food centered.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Objects
Used to describe physical items with an inward curve, often seen in design.
The concavity of the vase adds to its elegant design.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical Descriptions
Common in technical fields to explain shapes and structure features.
The lens's concavity determines its focusing power.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Visible
Remember, a concavity may not be immediately obvious if it's shallow.
The dish's slight concavity keeps the food centered.
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