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convex

Syllabification: (con·vex)
Pronunciation: /känˈveks, ˈkänˌveks, kənˈveks/
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Definition of convex

adjective

  • 1having an outline or surface curved like the exterior of a circle or sphere. Compare with concave.
  • 2(of a polygon) having only interior angles measuring less than 180°.

Derivatives

convexity

Pronunciation: /känˈveksitē, kən-/
noun

convexly

adverb

Origin:

late 16th century: from Latin convexus 'vaulted, arched'

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