concave — curved inward like the interior of a circle or sphere
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: curved inward like the interior of a circle or sphere
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnkeɪv/
Example Sentences
- His stomach was so concave after dieting that he looked like a human question mark.
- The concave design of the stadium helps amplify the crowd's cheers.
- She used a concave spoon to make perfect ice cream scoops.
concave
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɑːnkeɪv/]
curved inward like the interior of a circle or sphere
The concave mirror in the old barbershop curves inward, making faces look stretched and funny.
CON(completely) + CAVE(hollow) — by carving the stone to be CON(completely) hollow like a CAVE(hollow), the artist created a beautiful concave bowl.
Walking deep into the dark stone cave, the explorer found a glowing blue crystal hidden inside a concave hole in the wall.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'concavus', meaning 'hollowed out' or 'arched inward', derived from 'con-' (together) and 'cavus' (hollow). The word entered English in the 15th century via Medieval Latin and French.
Breakdown
con- (together, with) + -cave (from Latin cavus, meaning hollow) = concave (curved inward)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His stomach was so concave after dieting that he looked like a human question mark.”
“The concave design of the stadium helps amplify the crowd's cheers.”
“She used a concave spoon to make perfect ice cream scoops.”
“The concave skateboard ramp made him feel like he was surfing on concrete waves.”
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