CONCAVE


Meaning of CONCAVE in English

[ 'kɒnkeɪv ]

■ adjective having an outline or surface that curves inwards like the interior of a circle or sphere. Compare with convex .

Derivatives

~ly adverb

concavity noun ( plural concavities ).

Origin

ME: from L. concavus , from con- 'together' + cavus 'hollow'.

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