CONVEX


Meaning of CONVEX in English

[ 'kɒnvɛks ]

■ adjective having an outline or surface curved like the exterior of a circle or sphere. Compare with concave .

Derivatives

~ity noun

~ly adverb

Origin

C16: from L. ~us 'vaulted, arched'.

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