as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
To achieve such a high curvature, the team took advantage of differences in the contraction and expansion of individual layers caused by physical stresses in the material resulting from the fabrication process.
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IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
However, the purely gravitational effects that work on spacetime itself, affecting its curvature, expansion, contraction, or evolution, should affect gravitational waves just as significantly as light gets affected.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
This curved gaming monitor has a curvature of 100R, which fills your peripheral vision and keeps you immersed within your playing sessions.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Einstein’s general theory of relativity describes local curvature brilliantly.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
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IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2026
However, the purely gravitational effects that work on spacetime itself, affecting its curvature, expansion, contraction, or evolution, should affect gravitational waves just as significantly as light gets affected.
—Big Think, 3 Apr. 2026
This curved gaming monitor has a curvature of 100R, which fills your peripheral vision and keeps you immersed within your playing sessions.
—George Yang, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
Einstein’s general theory of relativity describes local curvature brilliantly.
—Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
Noun
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The Comeback’s blunt depiction of Hollywood neuroses has been ahead of the curve since its 2005 debut.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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The learning curve has been sharp, but Canvot has taken it in his stride.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Engage your core and, with a slight bend in your elbows, raise your arms to about shoulder height.—
Jenessa Connor,
Health,
11 May 2026
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The scribble art was placed right in the bend of her knee, with some of the design just barely brushing her lower thigh.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
11 May 2026
Noun
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His fastball not only arrives faster than the blink of an eye but also comes in at a tricky angle.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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One focus is to expand his directorial work and to capitalize on international opportunities from this angle, too.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
16 May 2026
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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