curvatures

noun

Definition of curvaturesnext
plural of curvature
as in curves
something that curves or is curved curvature of the spine is called scoliosis

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“Curvatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvatures. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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