单词	curvature
释义	curvature noun cur·​va·​ture ˈkər-və-ˌchu̇r  -chər, -ˌtyu̇r, -ˌtu̇r 1 : the act of curving : the state of being curved 2 : a measure or amount of curving specifically : the rate of change of the angle through which the tangent to a curve turns in moving along the curve and which for a circle is equal to the reciprocal of the radius 3 a : an abnormal curving (as of the spine) b : a curved surface of an organ Synonyms angle arc arch bend bow crook curve inflection turn wind See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The lenses have different curvatures. the curvature of the earth The machine measures the eyeball's degree of curvature. a disease that can cause curvature of the spine Recent Examples on the Web It was left to Einstein, in his 1915 general theory of relativity, to do for Minkowski what Riemann had done for Euclid, that is, to bring in space-time curvature. Frank Wilczek, WSJ, 4 Feb. 2022 Glass lamp shades were sourced from flea markets in Saint Germain, while antique chandeliers bear the distinctive floral curvature of the period. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 28 July 2022 This sort of attack would be impossible in Ukraine; Eastern Ukraine is as flat as the American Midwest, and the only real protection an A-10 would have is Earth’s own curvature. Kyle Mizokami, Popular Mechanics, 27 July 2022 Lee told me that single curvature designs like the Stout Scarab of the 1930s was an influence. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 28 June 2022 That’s because this theory considers gravity a curvature of space-time. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 28 June 2022 Starting from the top, slice downward about ¼-inch inward from the rind, following the curvature of the fruit. Meredith Stettner, Bon Appétit, 25 Apr. 2022 Oil is spread on the lanes but is intended to protect the floor rather than elicit curvature from the ball. Brendan Connelly, The Enquirer, 28 June 2022 Theegala, 24, is an inspiration, overcoming scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine, to become one of the best golfers in college while at Pepperdine, and perhaps the top rookie in his first full year on the tour. Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2022 See More Word History First Known Use 1603, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing curvature center of curvature radius of curvature center of curvature radius of curvature Kids Definition curvature noun cur·​va·​ture ˈkər-və-ˌchu̇r  : a part having a somewhat round shape Medical Definition curvature noun cur·​va·​ture ˈkər-və-ˌchu̇(ə)r, -chər, -ˌt(y)u̇(ə)r  1 : an abnormal curving (as of the spine) see kyphosis, scoliosis 2 : a curved surface of an organ (as the stomach) see greater curvature, lesser curvature curvature noun as in curve something that curves or is curved curvature of the spine is called scoliosis Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance curve bend angle arch turn wind arc slope bow inflection fold crook curl corner twist winding flexure warp coil loop circle round spiral kink ring reflection incurvature convolution swirl inclination incline buckle curlicue curlycue ringlet hairpin dogleg turnoff decline
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