Concavity

C1 16+

Pronunciation: /kɑnˈkævəti/

Definitions of concavity

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'concavity' is a noun referring to the quality of being concave or having a surface that curves inward.

Example Sentences

A1 The bowl has a concavity that holds the soup.

A2 The artist used shading to create the concavity of the sculpture.

B1 The concavity of the road caused water to pool during heavy rain.

B2 The concavity of the mirror distorted my reflection.

C1 The concavity of the lens affects the way light is focused in the camera.

C2 The concavity of the graph indicates a maximum point.

Examples of concavity in a Sentence

formal The concavity of the parabola can be determined by looking at the sign of the coefficient of the x^2 term.

informal The concavity of this graph makes it look like a smiley face.

slang The concavity of the road ahead is no joke, so drive carefully.

figurative Her concavity towards authority figures was evident in the way she always followed the rules.

Grammatical Forms of concavity

plural

concavities

comparative

more concave

superlative

most concave

present tense

concaves

future tense

will concave

perfect tense

have concaved

continuous tense

is concaving

singular

concavity

positive degree

concave

infinitive

to concave

gerund

concaving

participle

concaved

Origin and Evolution of concavity

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'concavity' originated from the Latin word 'concavitas', which is derived from the verb 'concavus' meaning hollow or arched.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'concavity' has retained its original meaning of being curved inward or hollowed out, especially in reference to a surface or shape.