convex

Meanings

• adjective

  Having a curved surface that is inward or rounded on all sides.

• Forming or describing a shape that curves inward.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɒnvɛks/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

concave

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with convex
vex , perplex , complex

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Variants

List of all variants of convex that leads to same result
convex , concavo-convex , plano-convex

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Etymology

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From Old French 'convex' meaning 'projecting, bulging'.

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Trivia

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1. A convex mirror is used in the rearview mirrors of vehicles to provide a wider view of the area behind the vehicle.

2. The term 'convex' is also used in other contexts, such as economics, to describe a situation where prices or costs increase as the quantity produced or consumed increases.

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Related Concepts

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1. concave: The opposite of convex, having a curved surface that is outward or hollow on all sides.

2. convex hull: The smallest convex polygon that encloses a given set of points in a plane.

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Culture

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In mathematics, a convex set is a set that contains all points on the line segment between any two of its points. Convex mirrors are curved mirrors that reflect light in a way that makes objects appear smaller and closer than they really are.

How to Memorize "convex"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a 3D shape, such as a ball or a sphere, to understand the concept of a convex shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convex' with the idea of a curved shape that is rounded on all sides.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Curves Inward, Never Exits' to remember that a convex shape has a curved surface that is inward and never exits.

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