curvature
nounfeminine/kuɾvɐˈtuɾɐ/medium
cur·va·tu·ra
Definition
The geometric property of a line or surface that deviates from a straight line; the act or effect of curving.
The curvature of the road forces drivers to reduce speed.
The doctor diagnosed a slight curvature in the patient's spine.
Common collocations
curvature of the spinecurvature of the Earthradius of curvaturedegree of curvature
Etymology
Do latim 'curvatura', de 'curvus' (curvo).