amphicyrtous

/æmfɪsɪrˈtuːs/

Definitions

1. adjective

Having a curved shape resembling a segment of a cylinder.

“The amphicyrtous design of the vase caught the artist’s attention.”

2. noun

A type of curve or rounded shape resembling a segment of a cylinder.

“The amphicyrtous form of the landscape was a result of millions of years of erosion.”

Synonyms

  • arcuate
  • curved
  • cylindrical

Antonyms

  • angular
  • linear
  • straight