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- [adjective in-kur-veyt, in-kur-vit; verb in-kur-veyt, in-kur-veyt]
- /adjective ˈɪn kɜrˌveɪt, ɪnˈkɜr vɪt; verb ˈɪn kɜrˌveɪt, ɪnˈkɜr veɪt/
- /ˌɪnk.ɜː.ˈveɪ.ʃən/
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- [adjective in-kur-veyt, in-kur-vit; verb in-kur-veyt, in-kur-veyt]
- /adjective ˈɪn kɜrˌveɪt, ɪnˈkɜr vɪt; verb ˈɪn kɜrˌveɪt, ɪnˈkɜr veɪt/
Definitions of incurvation word
- adjective incurvation curved, especially inward. 1
- verb with object incurvation to make curved; turn from a straight line or course; curve, especially inward. 1
- noun incurvation The act of acquiring or being given a curved form; a curving or bending; any instance of this. 1
- noun incurvation (Obsolete (No longer in use)) Bowing in reverence or worship. 0
- noun incurvation The state of being curved or bent; any curved shape or formation; curvature; a curve; a bend. 0
- noun incurvation A curving inwards; the condition of being curved inwards. 0
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Origin of incurvation
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Latin incurvātus, past participle of incurvāre. See incurve, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Incurvation
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incurvation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
incurvation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for incurvation
noun incurvation
- 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 incurvation
noun incurvation
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
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