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curvature

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of curvature

something that curves or is curved

curvature of the spine is called scoliosis

Synonyms of curvature

angle, arc, arch, bend, bow, crook, curve, inflection, turn, wind

Words Related to curvature

circle, ring, ringlet, round

coil, curl, curlicue (also curlycue)

buckle, convolution, flexure, fold, loop, spiral, swirl, twist, winding

incurvature, reflection

decline, inclination, incline, slope

corner, turnoff

dogleg, hairpin

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