Definitions

1. adjective

Bending or curving in the opposite direction of the ordinary or normal curve; having a shape that is the opposite of what is usual or expected.

“The architect designed an anticlastic arch that added a unique touch to the building’s facade.”

2. noun

A curve or shape that is the opposite of what is usual or expected.

“The artist used the anticlastic curve of the sculpture to create a sense of tension and drama.”