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concavidade

[kõ.ka.vi.ˈda.dɨ]
nounfemininepl: concavidades
concavity
1. The quality or state of being concave; a curved inward surface or hollow
The concavity of the mirror allowed it to focus light.
A concavidade do espelho permitiu que ele focasse a luz.
2. A concave surface or depression; an inward-curving shape
The concavity of the bowl made it suitable for holding liquids.
A concavidade da tigela a tornava adequada para conter líquidos.
3. In mathematics, the property of a function or curve that is concave
The concavity of the parabola changes at the vertex.
A concavidade da parábola muda no vértice.
Synonyms
cavidadedepressãoreentrânciacurvatura côncava
Antonyms
convexidadeprotuberânciasaliência

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
concavidade
Standard usage in formal and technical contexts
Portugal
concavidade
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese
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