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Definition of Convex
1. Adjective. Curving or bulging outward.
Similar to: Bell-shaped, Biconvex, Convexo-convex, Lenticular, Lentiform, Broken-backed, Hogged, Convexo-concave, Gibbose, Gibbous, Helmet-shaped, Planoconvex, Umbel-like, Umbellate
Also: Protrusive
Antonyms: Concave
Derivative terms: Convexity, Convexity, Convexness
Definition of Convex
1. a. Rising or swelling into a spherical or rounded form; regularly protuberant or bulging; -- said of a spherical surface or curved line when viewed from without, in opposition to concave.
2. n. A convex body or surface.
Definition of Convex
1. Adjective. curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle ¹
2. Adjective. (mathematics not comparable) (Of a set of points) such that for any two points in the set, every point between those two points is also in the set ¹
3. Adjective. (analysis not comparable) (of a real-valued function on the reals) such that the value at any point, is no larger than the interpolated value thereat, based on the values at any two points between which the first point is contained ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Convex
1. a surface or body that is convex (curving outward) [n -ES]
Medical Definition of Convex
1. Applied to a surface that is evenly curved outward, the segment of a sphere. Origin: L. Convexus, vaulted, arched, convex, fr. Con-veho, to bring together (05 Mar 2000)
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