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curvature

noun

ˈkər-və-ˌchu̇r

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as in curve

something that curves or is curved curvature of the spine is called scoliosis

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Recent Examples of curvature Einstein’s general theory of relativity describes local curvature brilliantly. —

Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026 This insight helped guide Einstein toward his revolutionary reframing of gravity as a consequence of the curvature of space-time by massive objects rather than a force pulling us toward the center of Earth. —

Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026 Despite sharing the same metric and mean curvature, their global structures were different. —

Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026 These phases bracket totality and reveal the curvature of Earth’s shadow in space — a subtler but scientifically rewarding sight. —

Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curvature

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These events are very brief, often only a few hours, and NGRST will repeatedly observe the same locations at a 15-minute cadence, providing the opportunity to capture much of the curve of the brightening and dimming.

— JOHN TIMMER, ArsTechnica, 23 Apr. 2026
Behind a sharp curve ball and some timely small-ball with an occasional big hit mixed in, Mission Viejo’s baseball team took a huge step toward winning the Sea View League title Wednesday.

— Martin Henderson, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026