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curvature

noun

The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface

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Word length
9
Starts with
C
Ends with
E
Contains
UR
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. The property possessed by the curving of a line or surface

noun

  1. The rate of change (at a point) of the angle between a curve and a tangent to the curve

noun

  1. (medicine) a curving or bending; often abnormal

    “Curvature of the spine”

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Curvature of the spine

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