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curvature

noun

ˈkər-və-ˌchu̇r

Definition of curvature

as in curve

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

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Recent Examples of curvature All visible layers are optically transparent, with the 2 mm skin following the curvature of the roof and superstructure. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 June 2026 The large 55-inch display gives you plenty of screen real estate, and the 1000R curvature wraps around your eyes for unparalleled immersion. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 3 July 2026 The Australian system, developed over 40 years, works by refracting high-frequency electromagnetic waves off the ionosphere to detect distant objects that are invisible to conventional radars because of Earth’s curvature. — Rod McGuirk, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 The Australian system, developed over 40 years, works by refracting high-frequency electromagnetic waves off the ionosphere to detect distant objects that are invisible to conventional radars because of Earth's curvature. — ABC News, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for curvature

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There can be some volatility in aging curves, especially at this point in a player’s career.

— Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 2 July 2026
The implication for investors is that the belly of the yield curve — intermediate maturities in the three-to-seven-year range — offers an appealing balance of income and rate sensitivity.

— Jason Kirsch, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of curve

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When two stars align almost perfectly from Earth’s perspective, the gravity of the nearer one bends and magnifies the light from the more distant star, acting like a cosmic magnifying glass.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 6 July 2026
The curves are comically tight, sometimes so packed together, a group of riders will find each bike on a different bend.

— Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 July 2026

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And when Cape Verde’s Deroy Duarte evened the score with a right footed shot from a difficult angle at the 59-minute mark, the stunned stadium went silent, minus two small spirited clots of Cape Verde fans in the East end zone seats.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 July 2026
Jónsdóttir forced a turnover in the 56th minute, dribbled and scored from a tight angle to double the lead for Angel City (5-6-1).

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

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