convex
To form a convex curve or surfaceTo form a convex curve or surface; to become convex.
» Concave is the antonym of convex.
frzzl · Tatoeba · CC BY 2.0 FRMeaning
3 senses(intransitive)To form a convex curve or surface; to become convex.
(transitive)To cause to form a convex curve or surface; to make convex.
(ambitransitive)To circulate or cause to circulate in a curved path; to cause or exhibit convection.
Examples
4 sentencesConcave is the antonym of convex.
If human life is convex, we can optimize it.
Any geometric programming problem can be transformed into a convex one.
deJedes geometrische Programmierproblem kann in ein konvexes transformiert werden. — Naina
Life is not convex.
ruЖизнь не выпуклая. — FeuDRenais
deDas Leben ist nicht konvex. — Peanutfan
Origin
Borrowed from Middle French convexe, from Latin convexus (“arched”).Borrowed from Middle French convexe, from Latin convexus (“arched”).
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Forms
convexes, convexing, convexed, convexedLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.