Convex Shape (Noun)
Meaning
A shape that curves or bulges outward.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The architect designed the building with a convex shape to maximize the interior space and natural light.
- The lens of a magnifying glass is typically a convex shape, allowing it to focus sunlight and create a hot spot.
- A convex shape can be seen in the rounded top of a sailboat's cabin, providing extra room for passengers.
- In geometry, a circle is considered a convex shape because it curves outward in all directions from the center.
- The satellite dish has a convex shape to collect and focus radio waves from distant stars and galaxies.