sinuosity

noun

sin·​u·​os·​i·​ty ˌsin-yə-ˈwä-sə-tē 

plural sinuosities

1

: the quality or state of being sinuous

2

: something that is sinuous

Examples of sinuosity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Pi even shows up in the bends of rivers—their sinuosity, specifically. — Jeffery Delviscio, Scientific American, 14 Mar. 2023

Multicolor nets generated intriguing colors, while T-shirts were layered on swimsuits effortlessly, highlighting the sinuosity and harmony of the female figure. — Corein Carter, Forbes, 13 June 2022

Differences in speed, length, straightness and sinuosity of white shark movements were observed. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 4 May 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for sinuosity

• atrocity
• ferocity
• monstrosity
• pomposity
• porosity
• precocity
• schistosity
• velocity
• verbosity
• viscosity
• animosity
• curiosity

Kids Definition

sinuosity

noun

sin·​u·​os·​i·​ty ˌsin-yə-ˈwäs-ət-ē 

plural sinuosities

1

: the quality or state of being sinuous

2

: something that is sinuous : winding turn