convexo-concave

adjective

con·​vexo-con·​cave kən-ˌvek-(ˌ)sō-kän-ˈkāv How to pronounce convexo-concave (audio)
kän-ˌvek-,
-ˈkän-ˌkāv
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: having the convex side of greater curvature than the concave

Word History

First Known Use

1693, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of convexo-concave was in 1693

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“Convexo-concave.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convexo-concave. Accessed 13 Oct. 2024.

Medical Definition

convexo-concave

adjective
con·​vexo-concave kən-ˌvek-(ˌ)sō-, kän- How to pronounce convexo-concave (audio)
1
2
: having the convex side of greater curvature than the concave
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