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curvature

 

[ หˆkษœหvษ™tสƒษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

math

The quality of being curved or the amount by which something is curved.

Synonyms

arc, bend, curve

Examples of usage

  • The road has a gentle curvature.
  • The curvature of the earth.
Context #2 | Noun

physics

The rate at which the direction of a point on a curve changes with respect to the arc length of the curve.

Synonyms

angular velocity, rotation

Examples of usage

  • The curvature of the wave.
Context #3 | Noun

anatomy

The condition of being curved or bent. In anatomy, it refers to the curving of the spine or a specific bone.

Synonyms

bending, flexure

Examples of usage

  • The curvature of the spine.
  • Abnormal curvatures in the bones.

Translations

Translations of the word "curvature" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น curvatura

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเค•เฅเคฐเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krรผmmung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kelengkungan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะฒะธะทะฝะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krzywizna

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ฒ็Ž‡ (ใใ‚‡ใใ‚Šใค)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท courbure

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ curvatura

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eฤŸrilik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณก๋ฅ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zakล™ivenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zakrivenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ›ฒ็Ž‡

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krivina

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beygja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะธัั‹า›ั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™yrilik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ curvatura

Etymology

The word 'curvature' originated from the Latin word 'curvatura', which is derived from the verb 'curvare' meaning 'to bend'. The concept of curvature has been fundamental in mathematics, physics, and anatomy, dating back to ancient civilizations like the Greeks and Egyptians. It plays a crucial role in understanding the shape and structure of various objects in our world.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,796 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.