About The Word Incurvation
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Incurvation
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What's The Definition Of Incurvation?
[n] the action of creating a curved shape
[n] a shape that curves or bends inward Synonyms | Synonyms for Incurvation: concave shape | concavity | incurvature Related Terms | Find terms related to Incurvation: See Also | bending | bowl | corner | cup | depression | fossa | impression | imprint | indentation | indenture | niche | pit | pocket | recess | recession | scoop | solid | trough Incurvation In Webster's Dictionary \In`cur*va"tion\, n. [L. incurvatio: cf. F.
incurvation.]
1. The act of bending, or curving.
2. The state of being bent or curved; curvature.
An incurvation of the rays. --Derham.
3. The act of bowing, or bending the body, in respect or
reverence. ``The incurvations of the knee.'' --Bp. Hall.
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