as in curve
something that curves or is curved
curvature of the spine is called scoliosis
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Recent Examples of curvature
Einstein’s general theory of relativity describes local curvature brilliantly.
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Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
This insight helped guide Einstein toward his revolutionary reframing of gravity as a consequence of the curvature of space-time by massive objects rather than a force pulling us toward the center of Earth.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite sharing the same metric and mean curvature, their global structures were different.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
These phases bracket totality and reveal the curvature of Earth’s shadow in space — a subtler but scientifically rewarding sight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Paul M. Sutter, Scientific American, 27 Mar. 2026
This insight helped guide Einstein toward his revolutionary reframing of gravity as a consequence of the curvature of space-time by massive objects rather than a force pulling us toward the center of Earth.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Mar. 2026
Despite sharing the same metric and mean curvature, their global structures were different.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
These phases bracket totality and reveal the curvature of Earth’s shadow in space — a subtler but scientifically rewarding sight.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curvature
Noun
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Average mortgage rates remain above 6%, and an executive order by Trump to increase construction of new homes would still take years to bend the curve on housing prices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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To the right, a slight curve challenges pedestrians’ view.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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The 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix (GP) is around the bend, beginning Friday, May 1 at the Miami International Autodrome at Hard Rock Stadium and concluding on Sunday, May 3.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Neighborhoods to Visit Città Antica Verona’s historic center, known as the Città Antica or the Centro Storico, is nestled within a bend in the Adige River and is designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
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The attack, caught on video from multiple angles, took place just after noon on Tuesday, April 21.—
Molly Hunter,
NBC news,
2 May 2026
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Fitzpatrick, meanwhile, may have given the tournament its most intriguing new angle.—
Noah Gulley,
Miami Herald,
2 May 2026
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“Curvature.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curvature. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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