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- [kuh n-vek-si-tee]
- /kənˈvɛk sɪ ti/
- /kɔnˈveksɪtɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh n-vek-si-tee]
- /kənˈvɛk sɪ ti/
Definitions of convexity word
- noun convexity the state or quality of being convex 3
- noun convexity a convex surface, object, etc; bulge 3
- noun convexity the quality or condition of being convex 3
- noun convexity a convex surface, line, etc. 3
- noun plural convexity the state of being convex. 1
- noun plural convexity a convex surface or thing. 1
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Origin of convexity
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
From the Latin word convexitās, dating back to 1590-1600. See convex, -ity
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Parts of speech for Convexity
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
convexity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
convexity usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for convexity
noun convexity
- wart — a small, often hard, abnormal elevation on the skin, usually caused by a papomavirus.
- lump — a piece or mass of solid matter without regular shape or of no particular shape: a lump of coal.
- projection — a projecting or protruding part. Synonyms: overhang, protrusion, jut.
- bump — If you bump into something or someone, you accidentally hit them while you are moving.
- swelling — the act of swelling or the condition of being swollen.
Antonyms for convexity
noun convexity
- lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
- depression — A depression is a time when there is very little economic activity, which causes a lot of unemployment and poverty.
- ingrowth — growth inward.
- flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
- ditch — a long, narrow excavation made in the ground by digging, as for draining or irrigating land; trench.
Top questions with convexity
- what is convexity?
- what does convexity mean?
- what is negative convexity?
- what is bond convexity?
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