'Convexity' definitions:
Definition of 'convexity'
(from WordNet)
noun
The property possessed by a convex shape [syn: convexity, convexness]
noun
A shape that curves or bulges outward [syn: convex shape, convexity]
Definition of 'Convexity'
From: GCIDE
- Convexity \Con*vex"i*ty\, n.; pl. Convexities. [L. convexitas: cf. F. convexit['e].] The state of being convex; the exterior surface of a convex body; roundness. [1913 Webster]
- A smooth, uniform convexity and rotundity of a globe. --Bentley. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'convexity'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- aduncity,
- aquilinity,
- arching,
- arcuation,
- belly,
- boss,
- bump,
- circularity,
- colophon,
- concameration,
- concavity,
- convolution,
- crookedness,
- curvation,
- curvature,
- curving,
- curvity,
- cylindricality,
- dactylogram,
- dactylograph,
- decurvation,
- decurvature,
- dent,
- dint,
- embossment,
- excrescence,
- excurvation,
- excurvature,
- fingerprint,
- footmark,
- footprint,
- footstep,
- fossil footprint,
- globosity,
- globularity,
- hookedness,
- ichnite,
- ichnolite,
- impress,
- impression,
- imprint,
- incurvation,
- incurvature,
- incurvity,
- indent,
- indentation,
- indention,
- lump,
- orbicularity,
- pad,
- paw print,
- pawmark,
- pimple,
- print,
- pug,
- pugmark,
- recurvation,
- recurvature,
- recurvity,
- rondure,
- rotundity,
- rotundness,
- roundness,
- seal,
- sigil,
- signet,
- sinuosity,
- sinuousness,
- sphericality,
- sphericalness,
- sphericity,
- spheroidicity,
- spheroidity,
- stamp,
- step,
- stud,
- thumbmark,
- thumbprint,
- tortuosity,
- tortuousness,
- vaulting,
- vestige