Concavity

C1 16+

Synonyms of concavity

Antonyms of concavity

Collocations of concavity

concave shape
Frequency: 70 %

The concave shape of the mirror made everything appear smaller.

concave lens
Frequency: 60 %

The optometrist prescribed concave lenses to correct her nearsightedness.

concave mirror
Frequency: 55 %

The concave mirror reflected light to a focal point.

concave surface
Frequency: 50 %

The concave surface of the bowl allowed soup to pool in the center.

concave curve
Frequency: 45 %

The concave curve of the road made it difficult to see around the bend.

Idiomatic Expressions for concavity

  • Phrase: concave down
    Meaning: refers to a function or curve that is shaped like a cup with the opening facing downwards, indicating a negative second derivative
    Usage: The curve is concave down at the maximum point.