convex Synonyms & Antonyms
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Convex as an Adjective
Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere.
having an epigraph that is a convex set.
having no internal angles greater than 180 degrees.
arranged such that for any two points in the set, a straight line between the two points is contained within the set.
Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle
Antonyms & near antonyms
(of a set in Euclidean space) arranged such that for any two points in the set, a straight line between the two points is contained within the set.
Antonyms & near antonyms
(of a real-valued function on the reals) having an epigraph which is a convex set.
Antonyms & near antonyms
Convex as a Noun
Any convex body or surface.
A playing card made convex for use in cheating.
A small convex mirror used to cheat by observing other players' cards.
Convex as a Verb
To form a convex curve or surface; to become convex.
To cause to form a convex curve or surface; to make convex.
To circulate or cause to circulate in a curved path; to cause or exhibit convection.
Word Forms & Grammar
convex (comparative more convex, superlative most convex)
convex (plural convexes)
convex (third-person singular simple present convexes, present participle convexing, simple past and past participle convexed)
Words That Rhyme With Convex
Origin of Convex
Borrowed from Middle French convexe, from Latin convexus (“arched”).
Convex in Brief
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɒn.vɛks/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Meaning | Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl, circle, or sphere |
| Antonyms | concave |
| Plural | convexes |
| Comparative / superlative | more convex, most convex |
| Verb forms | convexes, convexing, convexed |
How Do You Say Convex?
You say convex as /ˈkɒn.vɛks/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kɒn).
Convex: Your Questions Answered
Is convex an adjective or a noun?
Convex is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is the opposite of convex?
The opposite of convex is concave.
What is the plural of convex?
The plural of convex is convexes.
What is the past tense of convex?
The past tense of convex is convexed. The present participle is convexing.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of convex?
The comparative form is more convex and the superlative form is most convex.