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curvature
[kur-vuh-cher, -choor]
noun
the act of curving or the state of being curved.
a curved condition, often abnormal.
curvature of the spine.
the degree of curving of a line or surface.
Geometry.
(at a point on a curve) the derivative of the inclination of the tangent with respect to arc length.
the absolute value of this derivative.
something curved.
curvature
/ ˈɜːəʃə /
noun
something curved or a curved part of a thing
any normal or abnormal curving of a bodily part
curvature of the spine
geometry the change in inclination of a tangent to a curve over unit length of arc. For a circle or sphere it is the reciprocal of the radius See also radius of curvature centre of curvature
the act of curving or the state or degree of being curved or bent
Word History and Origins
Origin of curvature1
Example Sentences
Teesside Coroner's Court was told how in late 2016, Ms Whiting - who suffered from a curvature of the spine - missed a benefits assessment after being admitted to hospital with pneumonia.
Surgeons inserted titanium rods into her spine to correct a curvature caused by scoliosis when she was 12 years old and she spent 10 days on her back after the operation.
She had physical health issues including bowel problems and a curvature of the spine.
The plans call for a swooping design complementary of the stylish curvature of their stadium.
The most expensive part of Phase 2 is a new videoboard, which will follow the curvature of the north side rim and be much wider — but not taller — than the current screen.
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