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concavo-convex

concavo-convex

9.5
One side is curved inward and the other is curved outward, with the inward curve deeper
  • adjective
  • /kɒnˈkeɪvoʊ kənˈvɛks/
  • Specialized
translation icon : concavo-convexo
  • The concavo-convex lens focused the light into a precise point.

Examples

  • Microscope slides may use concavo-convex shapes to achieve special magnification effects.

  • The lens is concavo-convex and perfect for this experiment.

  • The engineer selected a concavo-convex mirror for the optical system.

  • This concavo-convex shape helps to focus light effectively.

  • The concavo-convex lens allowed the scientist to observe detailed structures in the specimen.

  • The optician recommended a concavo-convex design for better vision correction.

  • For the new projector, they chose a concavo-convex mirror to enhance the image clarity.

How Concave

concavo-concave
  • Specialized
9.9
concavo-convex
  • Specialized
9.5
planoconcave
  • Specialized
9.9

Surface Forms

concavo-convex positive

Morphology

concavo-convex = concave + convex (transparent) = concavo + convex

A direct technical compound of 'concave' and 'convex' (with the linking vowel -o), so the meaning is clear to learners who know those adjectives.

Etymology

The word concavo-convex combines concave ('curved in', like a small 'cave' or 'bowl') and convex ('curved out', like the outside of a 'ball'). So a concavo-convex object has one side that bends in more and the other side that bends out, which is why we use the term for special lenses and mirrors.