sinuosity

/sɪˈnuːsɪti/

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of being sinuous or curving; a sinuous or curving shape or course.

“The sinuosity of the river made it difficult to navigate.”

2. noun

A measurement of the degree to which a river or other natural watercourse winds or curves.

“The sinuosity of the river was used to calculate its total length.”

Synonyms

  • curvaceousness
  • windingness

Antonyms

  • linearity
  • straightness