Convexity
noun
The quality of being curved or bulging outward.
The convexity of the lens affects the way light passes through it.
Often appears as...
- convexity of lens
- convexity of curve
noun
In mathematics, a property which designates a shape that bulges outward.
In geometry, a polygon has convexity if any line segment drawn between any two points inside it lies fully inside the polygon.
Often appears as...
- convexity in geometry
- convexity in topology
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Academic
noun
In finance, a measure of the sensitivity of the duration of a bond to changes in interest rates.
Investors often analyze the convexity of a bond to anticipate price changes.
Often appears as...
- bond convexity
- convexity risk
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Technical
noun
The quality of being curved or bulging outward.
The convexity of the lens affects the way light passes through it.
Often appears as...
- convexity of lens
- convexity of curve
noun
In mathematics, a property which designates a shape that bulges outward.
In geometry, a polygon has convexity if any line segment drawn between any two points inside it lies fully inside the polygon.
Often appears as...
- convexity in geometry
- convexity in topology
Usage tips
Academic
noun
In finance, a measure of the sensitivity of the duration of a bond to changes in interest rates.
Investors often analyze the convexity of a bond to anticipate price changes.
Often appears as...
- bond convexity
- convexity risk
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Shape
Refers to objects that curve outwards. Think of the outside of a ball.
The vase has a striking convexity.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Impact
Some objects, like mirrors, may change appearance of reflected images because of convexity.
The mirror's convexity made the room look bigger.
Pro Tip 3/3Observation Skills
Identify convexity by looking for outward curves in everyday objects, like glasses or bowls.
I noticed the convexity of my watch's glass.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Shape
Refers to objects that curve outwards. Think of the outside of a ball.
The vase has a striking convexity.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Impact
Some objects, like mirrors, may change appearance of reflected images because of convexity.
The mirror's convexity made the room look bigger.
Pro Tip 3/3Observation Skills
Identify convexity by looking for outward curves in everyday objects, like glasses or bowls.
I noticed the convexity of my watch's glass.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Shape
Refers to objects that curve outwards. Think of the outside of a ball.
The vase has a striking convexity.
Pro Tip 2/3Visual Impact
Some objects, like mirrors, may change appearance of reflected images because of convexity.
The mirror's convexity made the room look bigger.
Pro Tip 3/3Observation Skills
Identify convexity by looking for outward curves in everyday objects, like glasses or bowls.
I noticed the convexity of my watch's glass.
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