convexly
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Definition
- Adverb:
- In a convex manner; in a way that curves or bulges outward: Describes something that has a surface or line that curves outward, like the exterior of a sphere or a dome. The opposite of "concavely."
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The lens was shaped convexly to focus the light. (The lens had an outward-curving shape designed to concentrate light rays.)
- The mirror bulged convexly, distorting the reflection. (The mirror curved outward, creating a warped image.)
- The artist drew the hill, its slope rising convexly against the sky. (The artist depicted the hill with an outward-curving contour as it ascended.)
Advanced Usage
- Technical/Mathematical Context: Used to describe the outward curvature of a function's graph or a geometric shape.
- The function's graph is plotted convexly over this interval. (The line representing the function curves outward in this specific range.)
- Descriptive Writing: Employed for vivid physical description.
- The old turtle's shell arched convexly over its body. (The turtle's carapace formed a smooth, outward-curving dome.)
Variants and Related Words
- Convex (adjective): Having an outline or surface curved like the exterior of a circle or sphere.
- A convex lens.
- Convexity (noun): The state or quality of being convex.
- The convexity of the surface.
- Convexo-convex (adjective): Convex on both sides (a technical term, often for lenses).
Synonyms
- Outwardly: In an outward direction or manner (less specific to curvature).
- Protuberantly: Bulging out; swelling (emphasizes a more pronounced bulge).
Antonyms
- Concavely: In a concave manner; curving inward.
- Inwardly: In an inward direction or manner.
Adverb
- in a convex way
- bulging out convexly