as in hole
a sunken area forming a separate space
water collected in a shallow concavity on the floor of the cave
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Recent Examples of concavity
Antonio Stradivari, for instance, carefully tinkered with the geometry of his violins—the relative concavity of the back and the front, the thickness of the wood—to produce his legendary results.
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Chris Almeida, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2024
Fluted white marble columns sit on black granite pedestals, carrying the eye upward to where lines slide over, folds narrow, and concavities become convex.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2023
The bump settled into the concavity of the sink.
—Morgan Thomas, The Atlantic, 16 May 2021
In addition to measurements, scientists were also able to detect a large, broad concavity in one of the asteroid's two hemispheres as well as subtle dark and lighter regions that indicate small-scale surface features a few dozen meters across.
—Ariana Garcia, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
The right side of the head was one enormous concavity, which Lacassagne attributed to strikes from the bottle.
—Douglas Starr, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2011
Father pushed boards with his palm to make the concavity recede into dust.
—Oliver De La Paz Victoria Chang, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2022
Trick skis are more likely to have a subtle concavity or flat bottom.
—Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2022
However, toward the edges, the concavity flattens out, allowing a flat surface for riding straight.
—Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2022
Chris Almeida, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2024
Fluted white marble columns sit on black granite pedestals, carrying the eye upward to where lines slide over, folds narrow, and concavities become convex.
—Justin Davidson, Curbed, 3 Aug. 2023
The bump settled into the concavity of the sink.
—Morgan Thomas, The Atlantic, 16 May 2021
In addition to measurements, scientists were also able to detect a large, broad concavity in one of the asteroid's two hemispheres as well as subtle dark and lighter regions that indicate small-scale surface features a few dozen meters across.
—Ariana Garcia, Chron, 22 Feb. 2023
The right side of the head was one enormous concavity, which Lacassagne attributed to strikes from the bottle.
—Douglas Starr, Discover Magazine, 28 Feb. 2011
Father pushed boards with his palm to make the concavity recede into dust.
—Oliver De La Paz Victoria Chang, New York Times, 23 Nov. 2022
Trick skis are more likely to have a subtle concavity or flat bottom.
—Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2022
However, toward the edges, the concavity flattens out, allowing a flat surface for riding straight.
—Chris Meehan, Popular Mechanics, 12 June 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concavity
Noun
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Fill the planting hole with garden soil, pressing the soil down gently with your hand.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2025
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To prevent wildfires under a red flag warning, follow these steps: If burning is allowed in your location, make sure all burn barrels are fitted with a weighted metal cover that has holes no bigger than 3/4 of an inch.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Mar. 2025
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The medical examiner also reported that there was evidence of fluid in Strain's chest cavity, but no water in his lungs, confusing the family on his cause of death.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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The glass sphere stopper lives underneath the cavity in the base of the piece.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
7 Mar. 2025
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In 2023, the Pirates won 18 of their last 30 games, putting a dent in the playoffs hopes of the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds in the season’s final month.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Read Next State Politics Trump’s deportation campaign won’t ‘make a dent,’ Idaho lawmakers say.—
Rose Evans,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Mar. 2025
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The walk-out basement includes a gym, wine cellar, and an outdoor space with a large deck, fire pit and hot tub.—
Sara B. Hansen,
The Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2025
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In addition, federal dollars have gone to replacing over 45 outdated pit or camping toilets at 17 different parks, forests and boat launch facilities across the state, ensuring recreational facilities are kept safe and clean, according to DEEP.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Where there once were homes and gardens was now a wide furrow of dirt, as if a giant had swiped his foot across it.—
Eduardo Medina,
New York Times,
29 Dec. 2024
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Will be exciting to see if those Tractor Boys can plough a more productive furrow with a young Seagull flying with them.—
Ali Rampling,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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The 10 Best Movies Leaving Netflix In March 2025 Aftersun (2022) Few movies from the 2020s have hit me quite as hard as Aftersun, a movie about not only dealing with depression, but being close to somebody dealing with depression.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Sleep deficiency is also linked to diabetes, stroke, and mental health conditions like depression.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the end, Irving (John Turturro) uncovers the truth about Helena, aggressively outing the Outie by nearly drowning her in the hollow.—
Josh Wigler,
The Hollywood Reporter,
10 Feb. 2025
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Where this side canyon originated on the slope of the mountain was a hollow of generous dimensions.—
Frank C. Hibben,
Outdoor Life,
27 Feb. 2025
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The boy had scratches and red swelling on his chest and an indentation on his lower leg near his shin, the warrant affidavit said.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
5 Mar. 2025
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Dusting sites look like small, round indentations or bowls in the dirt that usually have turkey feathers in them.—
Adam Moore,
Outdoor Life,
10 Mar. 2023
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“Concavity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/concavity. Accessed 19 Mar. 2025.
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