curvature

noun
UK: /ˈkɜːvətʃər/
US: /ˈkɜːrvətʃər/

  1. The state of being curved.

    1. The road's curvature made it hard to see.
    2. The subtle curvature of the sculpture added to its beauty and appeal.

  2. The amount by which something is curved.

    1. The curvature of the pipe was too sharp.
    2. Engineers calculated the curvature of the bridge to ensure its structural integrity.

  3. In mathematics, a measure of how much a curve deviates from being a straight line.

    1. The curvature is zero for a straight line.
    2. The Gaussian curvature at a point on a surface is the product of the principal curvatures.

Synonyms

bend curve arc turn

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "curvature" in English means: The state of being curved., The amount by which something is curved., In mathematics, a measure of how much a curve deviates from being a straight line..

The phonetic transcription of "curvature" is /ˈkɜːvətʃər/ in British English and /ˈkɜːrvətʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "curvature": bend, curve, arc, turn.

Example usage of "curvature": "The road's curvature made it hard to see.". More examples on the page.