con·vex·i·ty

(kən-vĕk′sĭ-tē)

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

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con•vex•i•ty

(kənˈvɛk sɪ ti)

n., pl. -ties.

1. the state of being convex.

2. a convex surface or thing.

[1590–1600; < Latin]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

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

تَحَدُّب، احْديداب

vypuklinavypuklost

konveksitet

domborúság

bunga, ávali

convessità

konveksitet

vypuklosť

dışbükeylik

凸面

convexity

[kɒnˈveksɪtɪ] N → convexidad f

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convexity

n → Konvexität f

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convex

(ˈkonveks) adjective

(of an object or surface) curved outwards, like the surface of the eye. a convex lens.

conˈvexity noun