incurvature

Examples

• All

• Some medical conditions lead to the incurvature of the spine, requiring specialized treatment.

• The incurvature of the spine can lead to discomfort.

• The incurvature of the leaf's edge was pronounced, giving it a unique appearance.

• A slight incurvature in the road made driving tricky.

• The incurvature of the bridge's design allows water to flow underneath smoothly.

• The artist emphasized the incurvature of the vase to create a more dynamic form.

• The incurvature of the road made it difficult for drivers to see oncoming traffic.

Synonyms

C

curvature

vsincurvature

• Specialized

8 5.4

The amount something is bent, like a road or beam

focuses on inward bending rather than on the degree or any curve

C

concavity

vsincurvature

1 8.1

A surface that curves inward like the inside of a bowl

is a term for an actual shape or state that curves inward

I

incurvation

vsincurvature

• Specialized

9.9

A part of something that bends inward like a spine or branch

focuses on the result as a shape or state that curves inward

C

concave shape

vsincurvature

5.2

A shape that curves inward like a bowl or satellite dish

is broader and means any inward curve not limited to that angle

R

reentrance

vsincurvature

• Specialized

9.1

An inward curve in a shape or building that makes a small hollow

is the general inward curve rather than a structural recess or dent

Antonyms

S

straightness

1 1.0

The condition of having no curves, bends, or angles

How Curved

concavity

1 8.1

incurvature

• Specialized

9.9

bend

77 1.2

flatness

3 2.9

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology