concave
pronunciation
How to pronounce concave in British English:
UK [kɒnˈkeɪv]
How to pronounce concave in American English:
US [kɑːnˈkeɪv]
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- Adjective:
- curving inward
Word Origin
- concave (adj.)
- early 15c., from Old French concave (14c.) or directly from Latin concavus "hollow, arched, vaulted, curved," from com-, intensive prefix (see com-), + cavus "hollow" (see cave (n.)).
Antonym
Example
- 1. Because there is no abrasion between the concave and convex , the nut is reusable .
- 2. A concave mirror creates an image from this light using a design pioneered in the 17th century , by sir isaac newton .
- 3. The roof 's concave shape deflects the wind and redirects it around the stadium .
- 4. We can imagine the water spinning regardless of whether the bucket is spinning , by picturing the height of the water and whether it forms a concave surface .
- 5. Most astronomical telescopes employ reflection to focus starlight . A concave mirror creates an image from this light using a design pioneered in the 17th century , by sir isaac newton .