CultureAugust 15, 2026

concave

kon-KAYV

Definition

Curving inward like the interior of a bowl or circle.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'concavus,' which combines 'con-' (together/with) and 'cavus' (hollow), originally describing a rounded, hollowed-out space.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe how an artist shapes brass sheets into specific bowl-like forms, contrasting inward curves with outward-curving convex shapes.

Sun Valley Arts and Crafts Festival Features Antique Horns and Fire Copper Art

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