convexity

Meanings

• noun

  The property of a shape or function where all its points lie on one side of a plane, with no points lying on the plane.

  - "The cross-section of the cylinder is a convex shape."
  - "Convex functions have properties that make optimization easier."

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Variants

List of all variants of convexity that leads to same result
convexities , convexity

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Etymology

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From Latin 'convexus' meaning curved or bent inwards.

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Trivia

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1. The study of convexity is called convex geometry.

2. Convex functions are used in machine learning algorithms for regression analysis.

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Related Concepts

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1. Concavity: The opposite property of a shape or function where points lie on both sides of a plane or none at all.

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Culture

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Convexity is a fundamental concept in mathematics and physics, and has applications in various fields such as computer graphics, optimization, and engineering.

How to Memorize "convexity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a three-dimensional shape such as a sphere or a cone, which is a convex shape.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'convex' with the idea of a shape that curves inwards towards its center.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Curls In Veer Excessively' to remember the definition of convexity.

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