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reverse curve

re·verse curve
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-vurs kurv]
    • /rɪˈvɜrs kɜrv/
    • /rɪˈvɜːs kɜːv/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-vurs kurv]
    • /rɪˈvɜrs kɜrv/

Definition of reverse curve words

  • noun reverse curve an S -shaped curve, as on highways and railroad tracks, produced by the joining of two curves that turn in opposite directions. 1

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Parts of speech for Reverse curve

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

reverse curve popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

reverse curve usage trend in Literature

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