Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
falcation
Noun
/fælˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
The act of bending or curving like a sickle.
Examples
- The falcation of the leaves allows them to capture more sunlight.
- In botany, the falcation of certain petals can affect pollination.
- The artist used falcation in the design to create a dynamic movement in the sculpture.
Meaning
Falcation refers to a curvature or shape resembling that of a sickle or a curved object. It is often used in botanical or anatomical contexts to describe structures that are curved.
Synonyms
- Curvature
- Bending
- Arc
- Sickle-shaped