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adjective
- 1. having an outline or surface that curves inwards like the interior of a circle or sphere: "concave lenses"
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The meaning of CONCAVE is hollowed or rounded inward like the inside of a bowl. How to use concave in a sentence.
Concave means curving in or curved inward. Learn how to use this word in sentences and compare it with convex, and see how to say it in different languages.
Concave describes an inward curve; its opposite, convex, describes a curve that bulges outward. They are used to describe gentle, subtle curves, like the kinds found in mirrors or lenses.
A concave shape is curved inwards, like a cave. Learn how to identify concave polygons, curves and functions with interactive examples and diagrams.
Concave means curved inward, like the inside of a circle or sphere. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, such as geometry, physics, and machinery, with examples and synonyms.
Sep 9, 2023 · Concave lenses focus light inside the curve of the lens, while convex lenses focus light using the outer curve. A lens that curves like a “C” (no flat side) is both concave or convex, depending on which side of the lens you view from.
Aug 9, 2024 · concave (comparative more concave, superlative most concave) Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl. (geometry, not comparable, of a polygon) Not convex; having at least one internal angle greater than 180 degrees.
