convexity

noun

kən-ˈvek-sə-tē How to pronounce convexity (audio)
Definition of convexitynext
as in projection
a part that sticks out from the general mass of something a potter smoothing out a convexity in the vase

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Recent Examples of convexity Today, convexity, which can be more expensive, is used earlier and some experts recommend a convexity-first approach after ostomy surgery. — Diego Schaps, STAT, 1 Apr. 2026 The tower flaunts its partnership with the Dime Savings Bank, sending the 1908 landmark’s geometrical exuberance rocketing upward in a play of convexities and concavities, glass and trim, darkness and gleam. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 28 Jan. 2026 Exploiting mispricing in the 21st century will depend more on understanding the convexity of outcomes not yet visible. — Jeff Henriksen, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2021 Add to that a wave of convexity hedgers, and unwinding by big trend-following investors -- such as commodity trading advisers. — Fortune, 3 Mar. 2021 Stirrer bars can tolerate some eccentricity and convexity in the bottom of a container. — Rafil Kroll-Zaidi, Harper’s Magazine , 5 July 2019 When the loss function has a convenient mathematical property called convexity, this procedure is guaranteed to find the optimal solution. — Zachary C. Lipton, IEEE Spectrum, 26 Jan. 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convexity
  1. projection
  2. protrusion
  3. overhang
  4. bulge
  5. section
  6. protuberance
  7. dome
  8. portion
Noun
  • Player props on opening day are set on projections, not results, which is why four sweat-free picks are worth having on a day like this.
    — OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Root beer floats from the store’s cafe will be available at a discount, and election coverage will be shown on a projection screen.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of projection
Noun
  • Moments later, Jay is trapped inside, surrounded by gooey protrusions of undulating flesh.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Despite their pointy protrusions, the sculptures are not spiky enough to leave a mark; and despite their flirtations with touchy subject matter, none of the works—not even the 9/11 ones—are vulgar enough to get Wolfson in hot water.
    — Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of protrusion
Noun
  • Line dough with parchment paper or foil, leaving some overhang.
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Expect analysts to seek color on the economics of that agreement, which lifted an overhang on shares.
    — Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of overhang
Noun
  • Adjacent to the bookstore, the untitled work bends and bulges on a plywood structure.
    — Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • There are no little bulges to accommodate the eyes, just cozy silk brushing lightly against my eyelids.
    — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of bulge
Noun
  • The backstory The resort sits on a section of land that was once part of Prince Jonah Kūhiō Kalanianaʻole’s estate, known in Hawaiian as Pua Leilani.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Nov. 2026
  • Sixty-plus acres were sold to the home builder Pulte, and that section was annexed by Fort Worth last year, leaving a remaining 36 acres under the sole jurisdiction of the county for now.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026
Definition of section
Noun
  • As does the Buddha’s Hand, a pulp-less lemon with fragrant, yellowy finger-like protuberances best for zesting, candying, and making infusions for teas, simple syrups, marinades, and libations.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
  • Described as bright green with small protuberances on its back, the frog belongs to the Gastrotheca genus, a group of marsupial frogs found in Central and South America.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Apr. 2026
Definition of protuberance
Noun
  • The same should hold true under the Capitol dome in Springfield.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026
  • The Los Angeles and Dallas locations have capacity for around 350 seats each, while the newer domes in Atlanta and Detroit have up to 500 available seats.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • Caltrans said that during the portion of the closure, those lanes will be free for everyone to use to get through the traffic.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Hard to believe, but the postseason is underway for a large portion of the country, with everyone else to follow suit next week.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026
Definition of portion

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

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