First Known Use: 1571
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convex
adjective con·vex \kän-ˈveks; ˈkän-ˌ, kən-ˈ\
: having a shape like the outside of a bowl : curving outward
Full Definition of CONVEX
1
a : curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle b : being a continuous function or part of a continuous function with the property that a line joining any two points on its graph lies on or above the graph
2
a of a set of points : containing all points in a line joining any two constituent points b of a geometric figure : comprising a convex set when combined with its interior <a convex polygon>
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Origin of CONVEX
Middle French or Latin; Middle French convexe, from Latin convexus vaulted, concave, convex, from com- + -vexus; perhaps akin to Latin vehere to carry — more at way
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CONVEX Defined for Kids
convex
adjective con·vex \kän-ˈveks, ˈkän-ˌveks\
Definition of CONVEX for Kids
: rounded like the outside of a ball or circle
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convex
adjective con·vex \kän-ˈveks; ˈkän-ˌ, kən-ˈ\
Medical Definition of CONVEX
: curved or rounded like the exterior of a sphere or circle <convex lenses are used to correct for farsightedness>
—con·vex·i·ty \kən-ˈvek-sət-ē, kän-\ noun, plural con·vex·i·ties
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