convex
adjective
con·vex
kän-ˈveks 
ˈkän-ˌveks
ˈkän-ˌveks
kən-ˈveks
1
a
: curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
b
: being a continuous function or part of a continuous function with the property that a line joining any two points on its graph lies on or above the graph
2
a
of a set of points
: containing all points in a line joining any two constituent points
b
of a geometric figure
: comprising a convex set when combined with its interior
a convex polygon
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Second, the two sides must be readily distinguishable from each other, usually by applying color or markings to one side, although in rare cases they can be distinguished by shape, with one side being convex and the other being concave.
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ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
These patients are more likely to require convex barriers.
—Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Next, tape a piece of plastic food wrap over the convex side.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The panel below presents the speedometer, tachometer, odometer, and G Force measurements, which appear as separate gauges thanks to the top display’s three cutouts, each covered by its own convex glass lens and surrounded by a ring of anodized aluminum.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
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ArsTechnica, 3 Apr. 2026
These patients are more likely to require convex barriers.
—Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026
Next, tape a piece of plastic food wrap over the convex side.
—Staff Author, Martha Stewart, 31 Mar. 2026
The panel below presents the speedometer, tachometer, odometer, and G Force measurements, which appear as separate gauges thanks to the top display’s three cutouts, each covered by its own convex glass lens and surrounded by a ring of anodized aluminum.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Convex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convex. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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convex
adjective
con·vex
kän-ˈveks; ˈkän-ˌ
kən-ˈ
kən-ˈ
: curved or rounded like the exterior of a sphere or circle
convex lenses are used to correct for farsightedness
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