Convex
/ˈkɒn.veks/
Definitions
2 meaningsCurved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle.
/ˈkɒn.veks/
Curving or bulging outwards
The lens on his glasses was convex, helping him to see clearly.
💡 Simply: Imagine a balloon that's been blown up. The curved surface is convex! Like the outside of a spoon or the top of a magnifying glass.
👶 For kids: Like when something curves out, like a balloon is curved out when you blow it up!
More Examples
The surface of the mirror reflected a distorted image because of its convex shape.
The architect designed a building with a convex facade to catch the sunlight.
How It's Used
"A convex lens focuses light rays."
"The convex surface of the mirror reflected the image outwards."
"The mountain had a convex shape."
A surface or object that bulges or curves outwards.
/ˈkɒn.veks/
A convex shape or object
The designer used the convex for structural stability.
💡 Simply: It's the 'bulging-out' part itself. Think of the curved part of a lens.
👶 For kids: The curved out part of a thing.
More Examples
Analyzing the properties of the convex is necessary for this project.
This area is a convex, shaped like a dome.
How It's Used
"The properties of a convex are important in optimization."
From Latin *convexus*, meaning 'vaulted' or 'arched'. The term's origins are rooted in describing the curved surfaces of objects and architectural forms.
The term has been used in mathematics and optics for centuries, often in the context of geometry and the properties of lenses and mirrors.