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adjective

kän-ˈkāv How to pronounce concave (audio)
Definition of concavenext
as in hollow
curved inward a concave lens

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concave

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noun

as in cavity

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Recent Examples of concave
Adjective
Despite sounding contradictory, Eisen’s pieces appear to be very simple, but the minimal creations have complex shapes including concave ones. — Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025 Use the domed brush for concave bath tubs and sinks, or the pointed brush for corners and groutlines. — Clara McMahon, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
At least as long ago as the time of Confucius, and possibly earlier, Chinese households used concave mirrors to focus sunlight onto kindling to light cooking fires. — Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 2 Oct. 2024 Okazaki planned to throw in a fairly moderate double concave through the tail, and a single concave around where my front foot would be. — Brent Rose, Outside Online, 29 Aug. 2024 See All Example Sentences for concave
Recent Examples of Synonyms for concave
  1. hollow
  2. cavity
  3. sunken
  4. pit
  5. depressed
  6. concavity
  7. depression
  8. recess
Adjective
  • The adorable hollow sweet hides the surprise inside, upping the fun of any Easter basket.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Artisans then brought them to life in shatter-safe glass panels applied to a hollow transparent heel unit.
    — Lily Templeton, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of hollow
Noun
  • In some areas, the level of naturally occurring fluoride in the water is already at a level that can prevent cavities.
    — Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The mineral strengthens teeth and reduces cavities.
    — Amy Feldman, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of cavity
Adjective
  • One modern home in London highlights a playful approach to design with a range of influences from style icons like Frank Sinatra and the French architect and furniture designer Charlotte Perriand, in addition to a retractable skylight, a sunken kitchen, and a hidden primary suite.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Another highlight is the BBQ terrace with a sunken dining room.
    — Kaila Yu, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Definition of sunken
Noun
  • The front patio features a bar, flat-screen TVs, fire pits and a retractable awning.
    — McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025
  • 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
Definition of pit
Adjective
  • The San Francisco Chronicle reported that Wood became depressed and died by suicide less than a year after the incident.
    — Newsweek, Newsweek, 10 Mar. 2025
  • An exception is oil and gas executives, some of whom are buying while their shares are depressed.
    — John Dorfman, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of depressed
Noun
  • 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.
    — 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
Definition of concavity
Noun
  • 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
  • Sleep deficiency is also linked to diabetes, stroke, and mental health conditions like depression.
    — Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of depression
Noun
  • During the first full recess week of the House and Senate since the GOP takeover, lawmakers have been met back home with plenty of questions from constituents about President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk’s cost-cutting project through the Department of Government Efficiency.
    — Hailey Bullis, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Then the House left town for a 10-day recess, ensuring any changes would bring logistical headaches if enough Democrats don't give their support before the end of the day Friday, when federal agencies would need to begin furloughing staff and winding down to only essential operations.
    — Riley Beggin, USA TODAY, 14 Mar. 2025
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