tricurvate

/traɪˈkɜrvɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to curve or bend in three directions

“The architect had to tricurvate the design to accommodate the building’s unique site.”

2. noun

a three-cusped curve or a shape having three curved sides

“The mathematician studied the properties of a tricurvate in her research.”

Synonyms

  • three-cusped curve
  • tricurvature

Antonyms

  • planar shape
  • straight line