Concave
/kɒnˈkeɪv/
Definitions
Having a surface or outline that curves inward.
/kɒnˈkeɪv/
Curving inward
The artist used a concave mirror to create a unique reflection.
💡 Simply: Imagine a bowl – the inside of the bowl is concave, curving inward. Like a shallow dip.
👶 For kids: Curving inward like a bowl.
More Examples
The valley's shape was concave.
The concave lens helped to correct the person's vision.
How It's Used
"The lens was concave, focusing the light."
"The person's chest had a concave shape."
"The concave surface of the shell held water."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
From Latin concavus, meaning 'arched' or 'hollowed out'. It derives from the prefix con- (meaning 'with' or 'together') and cavus (meaning 'hollow').
Used since the early 17th century, the term has been used in scientific and artistic contexts to describe shapes.
Memory tip
Think of a cave – it curves inward.
Word Origin
"arched, hollow"