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convex
adjective /ˈkɒn.veks/
/ˈkɑːn-/ /kənˈveks/ Definition
(Definition of convex adjective from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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SMART Thesaurus: Geometry: properties of circles & curves
Synonyms and related words:
- amplitude noun (CURVE)
- arc noun (CURVE)
- arc verb (CURVE)
- arched adjective
- belly noun
- bore noun (HOLE)
- circumference noun
- concave adjective
- concentric adjective
- curvature noun
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