curvature

Meanings

• Noun

  The quality or state of being curved; bending or bowing outwards or inwards.

  - "The road had a sharp curvature."
  - "The tree's trunk had an unusual curvature."
  - "The ballerina executed a graceful curvature during her performance."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈkɝ.və.tʃɚ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with curvature
nature , mature , lature , cadre , frailure

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Variants

List of all variants of curvature that leads to same result
curvature , curvatures , center of curvature , radii of curvature , radius of curvature

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Etymology

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From Old French 'curvature', from Latin 'curvus' meaning 'bent or curved'.

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Trivia

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1. The smallest possible curvature is zero, which is the curvature of a straight line.

2. The largest possible curvature is infinity, which is the curvature of a point.

3. The study of curvature is called geodesy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Radius of Curvature: The radius of curvature is the radius of a circle that touches a curve at a given point and has the same curvature. It is used to describe the curvature of a curve at a particular point.

2. Gaussian Curvature: Gaussian curvature is a measure of the total curvature of a surface at a point. It is the product of the two principal curvatures at that point.

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Culture

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In mathematics, curvature is a measure of how much a curve deviates from being a straight line. It is an important concept in geometry and topology. In physics, curvature is used to describe the shape of surfaces and the properties of space-time.

How to Memorize "curvature"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a road with a sharp turn. Visualize the road bending and curving as you follow it around the turn.
   - Think about a tree trunk that curves and bends as it grows.
   - Picture a ballerina performing a graceful turn, her body bending and curving as she spins.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'curvature' with the word 'bend'.
   - Think of the word 'curvature' as meaning 'shape' or 'form'.
   - Remember that curvature is a measure of how much a curve deviates from being a straight line.

3. mnemonics
   

   - C-U-R-V-A-T-U-R-E: Curves Under Radii Variably And Tangents Rotate.
   - Curvature is what makes a circle round.
   - Curvature is the measure of how much a surface bends.

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