Incurvature (Noun)
Meaning
A shape that curves or bends inward.
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
Examples
- The incurvature of the satellite dish allows it to focus incoming signals onto a single point.
- The unique incurvature of the seashell provides protection for the delicate creature inside.
- The architect designed the building with a deliberate incurvature to create a sense of intimacy in the courtyard.
- The incurvature of the lens in the microscope helps to magnify the tiny specimens being observed.
- The incurvature of the bowl-shaped valley traps cold air and creates a microclimate that is distinct from the surrounding areas.