What does incurvate mean?
Incurvate means bending inwards..
Incurvate
/ˈɪŋkə(ɹ)vɪt/ · adjective
Meaning
bending inwards..
Definitions by Sense
- bending inwards.
- Curved; bent; crooked.
- (transitive) To bend (especially inwards); to give a curved shape to.
- (intransitive) to have a curved or bent shape; to bend or curve inwards.
Example Sentences
He noted that the flower's petals were incurvate.
Mr. Flamsteed's measures were taken with a micrometer that pinches or clasps the opposite edges of a planet which would incurvate the rays one way
Synonyms for incurvate
Antonyms for incurvate
Related Words
Word Forms
- more incurvate
- most incurvate
- incurvates
- incurvating
- incurvated
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for incurvate?
Common synonyms include curved, curving, incurved.
What is the opposite of incurvate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use incurvate in a sentence?
He noted that the flower's petals were incurvate.
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