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concave

Concave (adj) means Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl.

adj
1
Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl.
2
Not convex; having at least one internal angle greater than 180 degrees.
3
Satisfying the property that all segments connecting two points on the function's graph lie below the function.
4
Hollow; empty.
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Etymology

From Middle English concave, from Old French concave, from Latin concavus.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of concave?

"concave" (adj) means curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl.

What are the different meanings of concave?

"concave" has 3 main meanings: 1. Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl; 2. Not convex; having at least one internal angle greater than 180 degrees; 3. Satisfying the property that all segments connecting two points on the function's graph lie below the function.

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