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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 An ant living deep inside the snow globe can’t easily detect any curvature, and therefore can’t tell the difference between anti-de Sitter and de Sitter space. — Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026 The more mass an object possesses, the greater the curvature, and because gravity arises from this curvature, the greater the gravitational influence. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 9 Sep. 2026 The 2018 Equal Earth projection, on the other hand, follows the Earth’s curvature and shows continents in their true proportions. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 McCoy lives with severe spinal curvature disorder and a chest protrusion caused by a childhood surgery. — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for curvature

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The back seat was somewhat compromised in headroom and legroom (and torso room, thanks to a giant center console), but the car’s curves more than made up for its flaws—at least, from the driver’s seat.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
Appearing at a promotional event in Mexico City, Kardashian debuted a sharp, shoulder-grazing cut, worn poker-straight with a beautifully blunt finish and the softest inward curve at the ends.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of curve

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Their calculations showed that the molecule conducts electricity very differently depending on its rotational angle.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
When the replacement arrived, the new cotton felt stiff, less breathable, and one side seam veered off at an angle, pulling the fabric awkwardly around my body.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026

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