Enter the word for search

concave

/ˈkɒn.keɪv/

/ˈkɑn.keɪv/

concaveadjective

more concave

Comp.

most concave

Super.

/ˈkɒn.keɪv/

/ˈkɑn.keɪv/

Translations

concave

The concave surface of the bowl made it perfect for holding soup.

La surface concave du bol le rendait parfait pour contenir de la soupe.

Definitions

Curved inward like the interior of a circle or sphere.

The concave surface of the bowl made it perfect for holding soup.

(Geometry) Having an outline or surface that curves inward; specifically, (of a polygon) containing at least one interior angle greater than 180°.

A concave pentagon has one interior angle greater than 180 degrees.

(Mathematics) Curving downward such that any straight line segment between two points on the graph of a function lies entirely below or on the graph.

The profit function is concave over that interval, so marginal returns diminish.

Synonyms

Antonyms

concavenoun

concaves

/ˈkɒn.keɪv/

/ˈkɑːn.keɪv/

Translations

concavitéTerme technique pour désigner la courbure ou la partie creuse tournée vers l’intérieur.

The concave of the spoon reflected the light in a unique way.

La concavité de la cuillère reflétait la lumière d’une manière unique.

Definitions

A surface or line that curves inward like the interior of a circle or sphere.

The concave of the spoon reflected the light in a unique way.

concaveverb

concaved

Past Simple

concaved

Past Participle

concaving

ing-form

/ˈkɒn.keɪv/

/ˈkɑːn.keɪv/

Rare, transitive: to make something concave.

Translations

concaverEmploi technique ou spécialisé.

The artisan concaved the wooden board to fit the frame.

L’artisan a concavé la planche en bois pour l’ajuster au cadre.

Additional translations

creuserTraduction plus courante dans le sens de donner une forme creuse ou bombée vers l’intérieur.

Definitions

To make (something) concave; to curve or bend inward.

The artisan concaved the wooden board to fit the frame.