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curvature

[ˈkɜːvətjʊə(r)]

curvature Definition

  • 1the state of being curved or bent
  • 2the degree to which something is curved or bent

Using curvature: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "curvature" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The curvature of the earth can be seen from space.

  • Example

    The curvature of the road made it difficult to see around the corner.

  • Example

    The curvature of the spine caused her a lot of pain.

curvature Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for curvature

Antonyms for curvature

Phrases with curvature

  • the radius of the circle that best fits a curve at a particular point

    Example

    The radius of curvature of the parabola at the vertex is twice the focal length.

  • a lens defect that causes the image to be out of focus away from the center of the image

    Example

    The curvature of field in this lens is quite noticeable, especially at wider apertures.

  • a fundamental concept in Einstein's theory of general relativity, describing how gravity arises from the curvature of spacetime by massive objects

    Example

    The curvature of spacetime around a black hole is so strong that not even light can escape its pull.

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Summary: curvature in Brief

Curvature [ˈkɜːvətjʊə(r)] refers to the state or degree of being curved or bent. It can describe physical objects like the curvature of the earth or a road, as well as biological structures like the curvature of the spine. 'Curvature' also has technical meanings in fields like optics and physics, such as 'radius of curvature' and 'curvature of spacetime.'