incurvature
- noun
- /ɪnˈkɜrvətʃər/
- Specialized
- The artist emphasized the incurvature of the sculpture to create a sense of movement.
Examples
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Some medical conditions lead to the incurvature of the spine, requiring specialized treatment.
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The incurvature of the spine can lead to discomfort.
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The incurvature of the leaf's edge was pronounced, giving it a unique appearance.
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A slight incurvature in the road made driving tricky.
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The incurvature of the bridge's design allows water to flow underneath smoothly.
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The artist emphasized the incurvature of the vase to create a more dynamic form.
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The incurvature of the road made it difficult for drivers to see oncoming traffic.
Synonyms
The amount something is bent, like a road or beam
A surface that curves inward like the inside of a bowl
A part of something that bends inward like a spine or branch
A shape that curves inward like a bowl or satellite dish
An inward curve in a shape or building that makes a small hollow
Antonyms
How Curved
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Incurvature breaks into in- meaning 'in' or 'into' and curve meaning 'to bend'. So incurvature means a bending 'inward', which is why we use it for a shape or state that curves inward.