convex
adjective
con·vex
kän-ˈveks 
ˈkän-ˌveks
ˈkän-ˌveks
kən-ˈveks
1
a
: curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle
b
: being a continuous function or part of a continuous function with the property that a line joining any two points on its graph lies on or above the graph
2
a
of a set of points
: containing all points in a line joining any two constituent points
b
of a geometric figure
: comprising a convex set when combined with its interior
a convex polygon
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The convex roof sat atop a disk, held up by great ionic pillars circling the temple.
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Mikel Welch Design founder Mikel Welch creatively decorated the wall above the primary bedroom's fireplace using a convex mirror.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
But there are also hoops, in a huggie style that take the line’s convex shapes to maximum effect, along with tennis bracelets, done in square lines that mimic those of the physical court.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
One man in shorts and a golf shirt does a quick pelvic thrust, while another slides his hands sensually over his slightly convex belly.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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Jem Aswad, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024
Mikel Welch Design founder Mikel Welch creatively decorated the wall above the primary bedroom's fireplace using a convex mirror.
—Isabella Milano, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024
But there are also hoops, in a huggie style that take the line’s convex shapes to maximum effect, along with tennis bracelets, done in square lines that mimic those of the physical court.
—Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2024
One man in shorts and a golf shirt does a quick pelvic thrust, while another slides his hands sensually over his slightly convex belly.
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2024
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“Convex.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convex. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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convex
adjective
con·vex
kän-ˈveks; ˈkän-ˌ
kən-ˈ
kən-ˈ
: curved or rounded like the exterior of a sphere or circle
convex lenses are used to correct for farsightedness
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