as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
All those complex curvatures nested neatly inside one another are made possible by the software’s calculations.
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Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The curvature is gone at 50mm, and the lens can still focus as close as 11.9 inches at that focal length.
—PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
The double snake motifs could be seen on the flags his troops were carrying, and the wolf heads could be seen around the curvature of his chariot — all hinting to the true nature of this man.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Any amount of curvature introduced into the system is going to make the zipper significantly more likely to fail.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
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Glenn Adamson, ARTnews.com, 16 Dec. 2024
The curvature is gone at 50mm, and the lens can still focus as close as 11.9 inches at that focal length.
—PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
The double snake motifs could be seen on the flags his troops were carrying, and the wolf heads could be seen around the curvature of his chariot — all hinting to the true nature of this man.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 23 Nov. 2024
Any amount of curvature introduced into the system is going to make the zipper significantly more likely to fail.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
Noun
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But how can educational institutions stay ahead of the curve?—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, the star has consistently been ahead of the curve with her sculptural and futuristic red carpet looks.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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The first time Team Rubicon used used this was in the aftermath of Hurricane Idalia, which hit the Big bend area of Florida.—
Kristin Shaw,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Wide-Angle Seated Forward Bend Wide-angle seated forward bend is a stretch of the inner thighs and backs of the legs.—
Cory Martin,
Verywell Health,
14 Jan. 2025
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Place your palms at a 90-degree angle on both sides of a doorway and step forward with one foot.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Jan. 2025
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His voice takes a rare sarcastic tinge, an angle that’s refreshing and unexpected from a fairly earnest thinker.—
Daniel D'Addario,
Variety,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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