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- [kur-vuh-cher, -choo r]
- /ˈkɜr və tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər/
- /ˈkɜː.və.tʃər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kur-vuh-cher, -choo r]
- /ˈkɜr və tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər/
Definitions of curvature word
- uncountable noun curvature The curvature of something is its curved shape, especially when this shape is part of the circumference of a circle. 3
- noun curvature something curved or a curved part of a thing 3
- noun curvature any normal or abnormal curving of a bodily part 3
- noun curvature the change in inclination of a tangent to a curve over unit length of arc. For a circle or sphere it is the reciprocal of the radius 3
- noun curvature the act of curving or the state or degree of being curved or bent 3
- noun curvature a curving or being curved 3
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Origin of curvature
First appearance:
before 1375 One of the 22% oldest English words
1375-1425; late Middle English < Latin curvātūra, equivalent to curvāt(us) past participle of curvāre to bend, curve + -ūra -ure. See -ate1
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Parts of speech for Curvature
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
curvature popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% 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.
curvature usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curvature
noun curvature
- curve — A curve is a smooth, gradually bending line, for example part of the edge of a circle.
- shape — Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers, Europe.
- arc — An arc is a smoothly curving line or movement.
- bend — When you bend, you move the top part of your body downwards and forwards. Plants and trees also bend.
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
Antonyms for curvature
noun curvature
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
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