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Definition of
convex adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
convex
adjective
adjective
NAmE
/
/
kɑnˈvɛks
/
/
,
NAmE
/
/
ˈkɑnvɛks
/
/
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enlarge image
(
of an outline or a surface
)
curving out
a
convex lens/mirror
opposite
concave
convexity
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NAmE
/
/
kɑnˈvɛksət̮i
/
/
noun
[
uncountable
]
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convex
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