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Concavity (Noun)

Meaning 1

A shape that curves or bends inward.

Classification

Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.

Examples

  • The satellite dish's concavity allowed it to collect and focus radio waves from space.
  • The eggshell's concavity provided a safe space for the developing embryo.
  • The bowl's concavity cradled the delicate contents, protecting them from damage.
  • The concavity of the sphere was only a small fraction of the overall curvature of the surface.
  • The landscape's concavity created a natural amphitheater for the concert venue.

Synonyms

  • Concave Shape
  • Incurvature
  • Incurvation

Hypernyms

  • Solid

Hyponyms

  • Cup
  • Bowl
  • Niche
  • Depression
  • Pit
  • Recess
  • Dome
  • Scoop
  • Imprint
  • Corner
  • Indentation

Related Words

  • Concave (adjective)

Meaning 2

The property possessed by a concave shape.

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

  • The concavity of the lens allows it to focus light rays onto a single point, creating a clear image.
  • Most car mirrors exhibit concavity to provide a wider field of view for the driver.
  • The bowl-like concavity of the satellite dish enables it to receive signals effectively.
  • The unique concavity of the structure allows air to flow through it with less resistance.
  • Acquiring accurate data requires knowledge of a mirror's degree of concavity for precise calculations.

Synonyms

  • Concaveness

Hypernyms

  • Configuration
  • Contour
  • Conformation
  • Form

Related Words

  • Concave (adjective)
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