curvature
Curvature (noun) means the degree or amount to which something curves or bends. Example: “The doctor noted an abnormal curvature of his spine.”
How to use curvature
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHow much something is bent or curved, especially measured in a technical or medical sense.
Word forms
curvatures plural
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The doctor noted an abnormal _____ of his spine.
Etymology
From Latin curvatura, from curvare, "to bend" — related to curve.
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What does “curvature” mean?
The word “curvature” means the degree or amount to which something curves or bends. In plain terms, how much something is bent or curved, especially measured in a technical or medical sense.
How do you pronounce “curvature”?
“Curvature” is pronounced KURR-vuh-chuhr (/ˈkɜɹ.və.tʃəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “curvature” in a sentence?
Here is “curvature” used in a sentence: “The doctor noted an abnormal curvature of his spine.”
What part of speech is “curvature”?
“Curvature” is a noun.
Where does the word “curvature” come from?
The word “curvature” comes from Latin. From Latin curvatura, from curvare, "to bend" — related to curve.
Is “curvature” a common word?
“Curvature” is an uncommon word in modern English.