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
  • The team used projections of emissions throughout the life cycle of batteries used for electric vehicles (EVs) and energy storage through 2050.
    — Scott K. Johnson, ArsTechnica, 19 Oct. 2026
  • By 2045, in some projections, a plurality of English readers will live in China.
    — Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 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
  • The overhang of when that’s going to occur — whether that’s a year, two years, three years — is always going to be there.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Line pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides.
    — Tanya Bush, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of overhang
Noun
  • And as the South African writer Jakkie Cilliers argued in these pages, Africa’s youth bulge will only be an asset if young people in the coming decades have access to education, formal employment, and functioning institutions.
    — Jared Cohen, Foreign Affairs, 7 Oct. 2026
  • When the solid Earth tips out of alignment, it is driven through the watery bulge, and parts of the rock poke out of the water while others get drowned.
    — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of bulge
Noun
  • The frack happening beneath us was about half as deep as Mount Everest is high, in a section of oil-rich rock that used to be considered out of reach; other innovations allow for simultaneous fracks, minimizing downtime.
    — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Muchnick said his seats, in section 144, jumped from $3430 this season to $3795 next season.
    — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 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
  • Rocket Lab still needs to build a new forward dome, then cure and inspect it — steps that are expected to be complete by the end of the year, according to Beck.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Scaling up Engineers discovered voids, or air pockets, between layers of carbon fiber that make up the domes’ composite structure.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of dome
Noun
  • Shifts among Latino voters, who represent sizable portions of the electorate in both states, and Trump’s sagging approval rating appear to be driving Democrats’ strength in redder areas.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Under these pressures, a portion of cost increases has already transmitted to consumers through fare adjustments.
    — , CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of portion

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