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con·vex·i·ty  (kn-vks-t)

n. pl. con·vex·i·ties

1. The state of being convex.

2. A convex surface, body, part, or line.

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convexity [kənˈvɛksɪtɪ]

n pl -ties

1. the state or quality of being convex

2. a convex surface, object, etc.; bulge

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	convexity - the property possessed by a convex shape convexness shape, configuration, conformation, contour, form - any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline); "he could barely make out their shapes" bulginess, roundedness - the property possessed by a rounded convexity
	2.	convexity - a shape that curves or bulges outward convex shape umbo - a slight rounded elevation where the malleus attaches to the eardrum solid - a three-dimensional shape camber - a slight convexity (as of the surface of a road) entasis - a slight convexity in the shaft of a column; compensates for the illusion of concavity that viewers experience when the sides are perfectly straight node, thickening, knob - any thickened enlargement ridge - any long raised strip tip, peak, point - a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points" taper - a convex shape that narrows toward a point projection - any solid convex shape that juts out from something

Translations

convexity [kɒnˈveksɪtɪ] N → convexidad f

convexity

n → Konvexität f