as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
Scoliosis is a three-dimensional curvature and rotation of the spine that often develops during periods of rapid growth.
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Oc Register,
10 June 2026
All visible layers are optically transparent, with the 2 mm skin following the curvature of the roof and superstructure.
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Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Keratoconus often causes high degrees of irregular astigmatism, which is an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea that leads to blurry vision.
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Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details.
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Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Oc Register,
10 June 2026
All visible layers are optically transparent, with the 2 mm skin following the curvature of the roof and superstructure.
—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
3 June 2026
Keratoconus often causes high degrees of irregular astigmatism, which is an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea that leads to blurry vision.
—
Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
There are hardly any flat architectural surfaces, and NAUSICAÄ is shaped by curvatures and louvred details.
—
Bill Springer,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
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The Math Behind Deteriorating Road Conditions Street maintenance follows a cost curve that is rarely appreciated outside public works circles.
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On curves like the one where the derailment occurred, the railroad uses metal poles instead of wood.
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Does the water take a sharp bend to enter the culvert?
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Despite Iran’s threats, 20 of those ships had taken a route far south of Iran that hugs the coastline of the United Arab Emirates and bends along Oman’s Musandam Peninsula, avoiding Iranian waters.
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Made up of sharp angles and straight lines, the quilt and its matching shams have a look that strikes the right balance between classic and contemporary.
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Actually all of them took the first crack at it, so that was our angle.
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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