Definitions for Convex
kɒnˈvɛks, kən-; ˈkɒn vɛkscon·vex

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. convex, bulgingadjective

   curving or bulging outward

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. convexadjective

   curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle

2. convexadjective

   (Of a set of points) such that for any two points in the set, every point between those two points is also in the set

3. convexadjective

   (of a real-valued function on the reals) such that the value at any point, is no larger than the interpolated value thereat, based on the values at any two points between which the first point is contained

4. Etymology: From convexus.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. CONVEXadjective

   Rising in a circular form; opposite to concave.

   Etymology: convexus, Latin.

   It is the duty of a painter, even in this also, to imitate the convex mirrour, and to place nothing which glares at the border of his picture. John Dryden, Dufresnoy.

   An orb or ball round its own axis whirl;
   Will not the motion to a distance hurl
   Whatever dust or sand you on it place,
   And drops of water from its convex face? Richard Blackmore, Creation.

2. Convexnoun

   A convex body; a body swelling externally into a circular form.

   A comet draws a long extended blaze;
   From East to West burns through th’ ethereal frame,
   And half heav’n’s convex glitters with the flame. Thomas Tickell.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. convex

   In a general sense, convex is used to describe a shape or surface that curves or bulges outwards. A convex shape is such that a line segment drawn between any two points within the shape falls entirely within the shape. This term is commonly used in various fields including mathematics, physics, computer science, and many other fields.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Convexadjective

   rising or swelling into a spherical or rounded form; regularly protuberant or bulging; -- said of a spherical surface or curved line when viewed from without, in opposition to concave

2. Convexnoun

   a convex body or surface

3. Etymology: [L. convexus vaulted, arched, convex, concave, fr. convehere to bring together: cf. F. convexe. See Vehicle.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Convex

   kon′veks, adj. rising into a round form on the outside, the reverse of concave.—n. the vault of heaven, &c.—adj. Convexed′, made convex.—adv. Convex′edly.—ns. Convex′ity, Con′vexness, roundness of form on the outside.—adv. Con′vexly.—adjs. Convex′o-con′cave, convex on one side, and concave on the other; Convex′o-con′vex, convex on both sides. [L. convexus—conveh-ĕre—con, together, and vehĕre, to carry.]

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Convex

   the outer curved surface of a segment of a sphere; opposed to concave: convex veins are those which occupy the summits of ridges on the upper surface of - wing; see concave veins.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Convex in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Convex in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Convex
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Convex
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=Convex
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Convex
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Convex
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=Convex
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Convex