concavity

noun

kän-ˈka-və-tē How to pronounce concavity (audio)
Definition of concavitynext
as in hole
a sunken area forming a separate space water collected in a shallow concavity on the floor of the cave

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Recent Examples of concavity And what is the second derivative, or the concavity, of the potential during those same relevant e-foldings of inflation? — Big Think, 22 Oct. 2025 Antonio Stradivari, for instance, carefully tinkered with the geometry of his violins—the relative concavity of the back and the front, the thickness of the wood—to produce his legendary results. — Chris Almeida, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2024 In addition to measurements, scientists were also able to detect a large, broad concavity in one of the asteroid's two hemispheres as well as subtle dark and lighter regions that indicate small-scale surface features a few dozen meters across. — Ariana Garcia, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023 Father pushed boards with his palm to make the concavity recede into dust. — Oliver De La Paz Victoria Chang, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2022 Even the outsole pattern is much the same, including the concavity at the heel, but in the spirit establishing a new identity, the shapes around the collar and above the toe are entirely fresh. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019 The right side of the head was one enormous concavity, which Lacassagne attributed to strikes from the bottle. — Douglas Starr, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2011
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concavity
  1. hole
  2. cavity
  3. dent
  4. pit
  5. furrow
  6. depression
  7. hollow
  8. indentation
Noun
  • Midway through the third quarter, Riley burst through a wide-open hole and beat the Rams’ final defensive back for speed to race down the sideline for a 31-yard touchdown and his third of the night.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Nov. 2026
  • This month, a series of explosions will blow holes in the former SS United States, sinking it some 25 miles off the Florida panhandle to become the world’s largest artificial reef.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 8 Nov. 2026
Definition of hole
Noun
  • Nor does improved plaque or reduced bleeding mean users will develop fewer cavities or avoid periodontitis in the coming years.
    — Mike McRae, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Sprinkle salt mixture all over outside of the turkey as well as inside the cavity of the turkey, patting to adhere and nudging some into every crevice.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of cavity
Noun
  • Spencer Knight must have some dents in his goaltender pads since arriving via trade in March 2025.
    — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 11 Nov. 2026
  • Shares are soaring 16%, though that's barely making a dent in its plunge since September.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz,Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of dent
Noun
  • Extend your next holiday gathering around this wood-burning patio fire table pit, which adds warmth and ambience to your outdoor space for less than $80.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The amenities inside the room get the little details right with SMEG kettles, Dyson hair dryers, ample soaking tubs, a wine fridge, and even private patios with fire pits for rooms on the lower level.
    — Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of pit
Noun
  • Their furrows reminded me of Rembrandt’s paintings of old men, brows carved deep by hard use and long years.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The underwater drone, tethered to the ship with cables and about the size of a small car, was just above the ocean floor as the researchers and pilots searched for furrows potentially left by whales.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of furrow
Noun
  • Veterans organizations and psychedelic advocates contend that ibogaine has great promise for intractable conditions such as PTSD, severe depression and opioid addiction.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Nov. 2026
  • The find sits adjacent to the Bozhong Sag, the largest hydrocarbon-rich depression in the Bohai Sea.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
Definition of depression
Noun
  • The Heavenly Gate rests at the top tip of the ear, just above the triangular hollow, according to Avenue Five Institute.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The hollow of its nose had been fitted with a small black cage in which the bat—his bat, their bat, his and the dog’s—was crashing around.
    — Téa Obreht, New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of hollow
Noun
  • Now, almost every indentation and crevice in the desert is streaked with color.
    — John Bartlett, NPR, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Using the textured side of a meat mallet, gently pound the meat until it’s slightly flattened, creating indentations all over the surface.
    — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of indentation

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“Concavity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concavity. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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