Concavity
(noun)
- The state or quality of being concave or curved inward.
- A concave surface or curve.
Origin:
Late 17th century: from latin concavus "hollow, curved inward".
Examples:
- The concavity of the lens was adjusted to focus the light correctly.
- The concavity of the dish helped to collect the liquid.
- The concavity of the hull was designed to increase stability in rough waters.
- The concavity of the mold was used to create the desired shape of the object.
- The concavity of the curve was used to describe the shape of the function.