curvedness
[/ˈkɜːrvɪdnəs/]
noun
curvatura
1. the quality or state of being curved; the degree to which something deviates from a straight line
The curvedness of the road made it difficult to navigate at high speeds.
A curvatura da estrada dificultava a navegação em alta velocidade.
2. in mathematics and geometry, the measure of how much a curve deviates from being straight
The curvedness of the arch determines its structural strength.
A curvatura do arco determina sua resistência estrutural.
3. the physical characteristic of having curves rather than angles
The designer appreciated the curvedness of the sculpture.
O designer apreciava a curvatura da escultura.
While 'curvedness' is a valid English word, it is relatively formal and technical, primarily used in mathematical, architectural, or scientific contexts in both American and Brazilian usage. The noun form 'curvature' is more commonly employed in everyday language. In Brazil, 'curvatura' is the standard term used across all regions without significant variation.
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