Definition of convex
1a : curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circleb : 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
2a of a set of points : containing all points in a line joining any two constituent pointsb of a geometric figure : comprising a convex set when combined with its interior a convex polygon
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Plait hypothesizes that these aren't convex tubes at all but concave gulleys lined with ridges of sand.
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Origin and Etymology of convex
Middle French or Latin; Middle French convexe, from Latin convexus vaulted, concave, convex, from com- + -vexus; perhaps akin to Latin vehere to carry — more at way
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: having a shape like the outside of a bowl : curving outward
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: rounded like the outside of a ball or circle
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