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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)

convexity
    n 1: the property possessed by a convex shape [syn: convexity,
         convexness]
    2: a shape that curves or bulges outward [syn: convex shape,
       convexity]

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Convexity \Con*vex"i*ty\, n.; pl. Convexities. [L. convexitas:
   cf. F. convexit['e].]
   The state of being convex; the exterior surface of a convex
   body; roundness.
   [1913 Webster]

         A smooth, uniform convexity and rotundity of a globe.
                                                  --Bentley.
   [1913 Webster]

Thesaurus Results for convexity:

1. Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0

aduncity, aquilinity, arching, arcuation, belly, boss, bump, circularity, colophon, concameration, concavity, convolution, crookedness, curvation, curvature, curving, curvity, cylindricality, dactylogram, dactylograph, decurvation, decurvature, dent, dint, embossment, excrescence, excurvation, excurvature, fingerprint, footmark, footprint, footstep, fossil footprint, globosity, globularity, hookedness, ichnite, ichnolite, impress, impression, imprint, incurvation, incurvature, incurvity, indent, indentation, indention, lump, orbicularity, pad, paw print, pawmark, pimple, print, pug, pugmark, recurvation, recurvature, recurvity, rondure, rotundity, rotundness, roundness, seal, sigil, signet, sinuosity, sinuousness, sphericality, sphericalness, sphericity, spheroidicity, spheroidity, stamp, step, stud, thumbmark, thumbprint, tortuosity, tortuousness, vaulting, vestige

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