Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

concave

Adjective
/ˈkɒn.keɪv/
Definition
Having an outline or surface that curves inward.
Examples
  • The mirror had a concave surface that magnified my reflections.
  • In geometry, a concave polygon has at least one interior angle greater than 180 degrees.
  • The concave lens helped correct the vision of the nearsighted person.
Meaning
The term ‘concave’ is used to describe a shape or surface that curves inward like the inside of a bowl or a cave.
Synonyms
  • Hollow
  • Depressed
  • Indented
  • Inward-curving