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concaveness

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun concaveness has 1 sense
  1. concavity, concaveness - the property possessed by a concave shape
    --1 is a kind of shape, form, configuration, contour, conformation
    --1 has particulars: hollowness

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Concaveness

Definition:

The term "concaveness" refers to the quality or state of being concave, which means having a surface that curves inward like the interior of a circle or hollow sphere.

Main Usage:

In mathematics and geometry, concaveness is used to describe the shape or form of an object that is rounded inward.

Example Sentence:

The concaveness of the mirror allowed the reflection to appear smaller and distorted.

Other Usages:

  • Physical Science: In physics and engineering, concaveness can describe the internal shape of lenses or other curved surfaces.
  • Art and Design: In art and design, concaveness often refers to creating depth and dimension through curved inward surfaces.
  • Geomorphology: In geomorphology, concaveness describes the shape of landforms such as valleys or depressions that have a curved, bowl-like appearance.

Example Sentences:

  • She used the concaveness of the vase to create an interesting play of light and shadow.
  • The concaveness of the landscape created a natural basin formation where water collected.

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