Definitions

1. noun

A curving inward of the surface of a solid or a curve, especially one that is a part of a larger surface or curve.

“The architect studied the concavity of the dome to ensure its structural integrity.”

2. noun

A hollow or depression in the surface of something, especially the body of a person or animal.

“The doctor examined the patient’s concavity in her lower back to determine the cause of the pain.”

3. noun

A mathematical concept describing the shape of a curve or surface.

“The mathematician studied the concavity of the function to understand its behavior.”