Dictionary
concavity
noun con·cav·i·ty \kän-ˈka-və-tē\
: the quality or state of being concave : the quality of being curved inward
: a shape that is curved inward : a concave shape
plural con·cav·i·ties
Full Definition of CONCAVITY
2
: the quality or state of being concave
See concavity defined for English-language learners
ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of CONCAVITY
15th century
Related to CONCAVITY
- Synonyms
- cavity, hole, dent, depression, dint, hollow, indentation, indenture, pit, recess
- Antonyms
- bulge, camber, convexity, jut, projection, protrusion, protuberance
Medical Dictionary
concavity
noun con·cav·i·ty \kän-ˈkav-ət-ē\
plural con·cav·i·ties
Medical Definition of CONCAVITY
1
: a concave surface or space
2
: the quality or state of being concave
Learn More About CONCAVITY
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: concavo–convexPrevious Word in the Dictionary: concaverAll Words Near: concavity
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up concavity? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).