CONVEX

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Curving or bulging outward

Synonyms:

bulging; convex

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

bell-shaped (having a convex shape that resembles a bell)

biconvex; convexo-convex; lenticular; lentiform (convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil)

broken-backed; hogged ((of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end)

convexo-concave (convex on one side and concave on the other with the convexity being greater than the concavity)

gibbose; gibbous ((used of the moon) more than half full)

helmet-shaped (having the convex shape of a helmet)

planoconvex (flat on one side and convex on the other)

umbel-like; umbellate (resembling an umbel in form)

Also:

protrusive (thrusting outward)

Antonym:

concave (curving inward)

Derivation:

convexity (the property possessed by a convex shape)

convexity (a shape that curves or bulges outward)

convexness (the property possessed by a convex shape)