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- [adjective kon-veks, kuh n-; noun kon-veks]
- /adjective kɒnˈvɛks, kən-; noun ˈkɒn vɛks/
- /ˈkɒn.veks/
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- [adjective kon-veks, kuh n-; noun kon-veks]
- /adjective kɒnˈvɛks, kən-; noun ˈkɒn vɛks/
Definitions of convex word
- adjective convex Convex is used to describe something that curves outwards in the middle. 3
- adjective convex curving or bulging outwards 3
- adjective convex having one or two surfaces curved or ground in the shape of a section of the exterior of a sphere, paraboloid, ellipsoid, etc 3
- adjective convex (of a polygon) containing no interior angle greater than 180° 3
- verb convex to make convex 3
- adjective convex curving outward like the surface of a sphere 3
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Origin of convex
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin convexus equivalent to con- con- + -vexus, perhaps < *wek-sos, derivative of base of vehere to convey, if original sense was “brought together (to a single point)”
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Parts of speech for Convex
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
convex popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
convex usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convex
adj convex
- bulging — a rounded projection, bend, or protruding part; protuberance; hump: a bulge in a wall.
- arched — An arched roof, window, or doorway is curved at the top.
- bent — Bent is the past tense and past participle of bend.
- raised — fashioned or made as a surface design in relief.
- biconvex — (of a lens) having convex faces on both sides; convexo-convex
adjective convex
verb convex
- wreathed — a circular band of flowers, foliage, or any ornamental work, for adorning the head or for any decorative purpose; a garland or chaplet.
- inflect — to modulate (the voice).
- spiralling — Geometry. a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
- incurve — Curve inward.
- arcing — Geometry. any unbroken part of the circumference of a circle or other curved line.
Antonyms for convex
adj convex
- concave — A surface that is concave curves inwards in the middle.
- sinking — to displace part of the volume of a supporting substance or object and become totally or partially submerged or enveloped; fall or descend into or below the surface or to the bottom (often followed by in or into): The battleship sank within two hours. His foot sank in the mud. Her head sinks into the pillows.
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
Top questions with convex
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