Definition of concave
Adjectives
curving inward
- Synonyms:
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intrusive
thrusting inward
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acetabular, cotyloid, cotyloidal
of the cup-shaped socket that receives the head of the thigh bone
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biconcave, concavo-concave
concave on both sides
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boat-shaped
having a concave shape like a boat
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bowl-shaped
having a concave shape with an open top like a bowl
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bursiform, pouch-shaped, pouchlike, saclike
shaped like a pouch
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concavo-convex
concave on one side and convex on the other with the concavity being greater than the convexity
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cuplike
resembling the shape of a cup
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cupular, cupulate
shaped like (or supporting) a cupule
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dish-shaped, dished, patelliform
shaped like a dish or pan
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planoconcave
flat on one side and concave on the other
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recessed
resembling an alcove
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saucer-shaped
having a concave shape like a saucer
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umbilicate
depressed like a navel
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urn-shaped
having a concave shape like an urn
- Antonyms:
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convex
curving or bulging outward
- bulging
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protrusive
thrusting outward
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bell-shaped
having a convex shape that resembles a bell
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biconvex, convexo-convex, lenticular, lentiform
convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
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broken-backed, hogged
(of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end
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convexo-concave
convex on one side and concave on the other with the convexity being greater than the concavity
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gibbose, gibbous
(used of the moon) more than half full
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helmet-shaped
having the convex shape of a helmet
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planoconvex
flat on one side and convex on the other
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umbel-like, umbellate
resembling an umbel in form
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