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curvature
[ kur-vuh-cher, -choor ]
noun
- the act of curving or the state of being curved.
- a curved condition, often abnormal:
curvature of the spine.
- the degree of curving of a line or surface.
- Geometry.
- (at a point on a curve) the derivative of the inclination of the tangent with respect to arc length.
- the absolute value of this derivative.
- something curved.
curvature
/ ˈɜːəʃə /
noun
- something curved or a curved part of a thing
- any normal or abnormal curving of a bodily part
curvature of the spine
- geometry the change in inclination of a tangent to a curve over unit length of arc. For a circle or sphere it is the reciprocal of the radius See also radius of curvature centre of curvature
- the act of curving or the state or degree of being curved or bent
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of curvature1
Example Sentences
She had physical health issues including bowel problems and a curvature of the spine.
The plans call for a swooping design complementary of the stylish curvature of their stadium.
The most expensive part of Phase 2 is a new videoboard, which will follow the curvature of the north side rim and be much wider — but not taller — than the current screen.
Other defining characteristics include its distinct curvature and the fact that it could move around -- seen by trace fossils in the surrounding area.
Glover, who is partially sighted and has a congenital heart defect and curvature of the spine, marches on despite blisters all over her feet.
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