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curvature

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/kuɾvɐˈtuɾɐ/cur·va·tu·ra

Definition

1

The geometric property of a line or surface that deviates from a straight line; the act or effect of curving.

Usage examples

The curvature of the road forces drivers to reduce speed.
The doctor diagnosed a slight curvature in the patient's spine.

Common combinations

curvature of the spinecurvature of the Earthradius of curvaturedegree of curvature