| Pronunciation: | | kun'veksitee
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- [n] the property possessed by a convex shape
- [n] a shape that curves or bulges outward
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| | Synonyms: | | convex shape, convexness |
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| | See Also: | | bulginess, camber, configuration, conformation, contour, form, knob, node, peak, point, projection, ridge, roundedness, shape, solid, taper, thickening, tip, umbo |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Con*vex"i*ty\, n.; pl. {Convexities}. [L. convexitas:
cf. F. convexit['e].]
The state of being convex; the exterior surface of a convex
body; roundness.
A smooth, uniform convexity and rotundity of a globe.
--Bentley.
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| | Related Terms: | | aduncity, aquilinity, arching, arcuation, belly, boss, bump, circularity, colophon, concameration, concavity, convolution, crookedness, curvation, curvature, curving, curvity, cylindricality, dactylogram, dactylograph, decurvation, decurvature, dent, dint, embossment, excrescence, excurvation, excurvature, fingerprint, footmark, footprint, footstep, fossil footprint, globosity, globularity, hookedness, ichnite, ichnolite, impress, impression, imprint, incurvation, incurvature, incurvity, indent, indentation, indention, lump, orbicularity, pad, paw print, pawmark, pimple, print, pug, pugmark, recurvation, recurvature, recurvity, rondure, rotundity, rotundness, roundness, seal, sigil, signet, sinuosity, sinuousness, sphericality, sphericalness, sphericity, spheroidicity, spheroidity, stamp, step, stud, thumbmark, thumbprint, tortuosity, tortuousness, vaulting, vestige |
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