CONVEXITY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

convexity

noun

kən-ˈvek-sə-tē

Definition of convexity

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

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Noun

Meanwhile, eight games into the 2025 season, after the Hurricanes lost twice in a three-game span to fall to 6-2, projections gave Cristobal’s team just a 5% chance to make the postseason field.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
As production volumes escalate, the facility’s footprint is structured to expand dynamically, with projections indicating the creation of up to 300 technical and advanced manufacturing roles to sustain the regional defense industrial base.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 July 2026

Definition of projection

Noun

Surgeons noted that the man appeared in good health before the surgery, reporting no symptoms besides the painless protrusion.

— Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 July 2026
Traditional control surfaces create gaps and protrusions that increase radar cross-section and require constant adjustments in fly-by-wire systems.

— Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026

Definition of protrusion

Noun

While the overhang on BlackRock this year has been private credit exposure, this is a strong set of numbers.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 15 July 2026
Run a knife or offset spatula around edge of pan to loosen treats, lift from pan using parchment overhang as handles, and cut evenly into 24 bars.

— Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026

Definition of overhang

Noun

The section’s vague language and many loopholes could have a chilling effect on any research that studies the effects of a disease, policy or public health intervention on any specific group of people, Rafla-Yuan said.

— Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Starting Monday night, the section of Interstate 84 between the Black Canyon interchange at Exit 13 and the Oregon state line will be undergoing repairs.

— Noah Daly July 10, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 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 National Weather Service said cool air from the north will push the heat dome, responsible for a heat wave that started midweek, south and west in the coming days, relieving some of the most extreme temperatures in the Northeast.

— Dennis Romero, NBC news, 5 July 2026
The East Coast is expected to soon feel some relief from the extreme temperatures as the heat dome shrinks, bringing chances of severe thunderstorms.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Definition of dome

Noun

James McConnell The 21-year-old central midfielder returned to action at the end of last season, playing for the under-21s and training with the first team after an injury kept him out of action for a large portion of the campaign.

— Andy Jones, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Students are expected to return to the building when classes begin in August, although portions of the project will continue through most of November.

— Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 14 July 2026

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