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curve

UK
/kɜːv/
US
/kɜrv/

Translations

curvenoun
curves
Pl.
UK
/kɜːv/
US
/kɜrv/
The rainbow formed a beautiful curve in the sky.
Радуга образовала красивую дугу в небе.
The road has a sharp curve ahead.
Дорога впереди имеет резкую кривую.
The river follows a gentle curve through the valley.
Река следует плавному изгибу через долину.
Additional translations
изгибание
кривизна
Synonyms
slope
circularity
contour
bend
arc
crook
loop
turn
curveverb
curved
Präteritum
curved
Partizip Perfekt
curving
Gerundium
UK
/kɜːv/
US
/kɝv/
The metal bar curves under pressure.
Металлический стержень сгибается под давлением.
The river curves through the valley.
Река извивается через долину.
The road curves around the mountain.
Дорога изгибается вокруг горы.
Synonyms
flex
contort
bend
arch
warp
twist
curveadjective
UK
/kɜːv/
US
/kɝv/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "curve fitting"); does not form comparatives or superlatives.
Synonyms
concave
convex
arc-shaped
rounded
sinuous
bent
bowed
arched
curvy
curved

Definitions

curvenoun
A line or outline that gradually deviates from being straight for some or all of its length.
The road ahead had a sharp curve that required careful navigation.
A graphical representation of a function or data set, typically showing the relationship between two variables.
The economist presented a supply and demand curve to illustrate market dynamics.
A bend or turn in a road, path, or river.
The cyclist slowed down as he approached the curve in the trail.
A grading system where the distribution of grades is adjusted to fit a predetermined curve.
The professor decided to grade the exam on a curve to account for the overall difficulty.
A pitch in baseball (curveball) that deviates laterally from a straight path.
The pitcher struck the batter out with a sharp curve.
curveverb
To bend or cause to bend in a smooth, continuous way without sharp angles.
The road curves around the mountain.
To form or cause to form a curve.
The artist curved the wire into a spiral shape.
curveadjective
Relating to or involving a curve; employing curves.
Curve fitting techniques are essential in data analysis.
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