convex

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Synonyms: convey, connex, contex, convel, conex

Antonyms: convey, connex, contex, convel, conex

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Adjective

1. [[curved#Adjective|Curved]] or [[bowed#Adjective|bowed]] [[outward]] like the [[outside#Noun|outside]] of a [[bowl#Noun|bowl]], [[circle#Noun|circle]], or [[sphere]].
2. {{lb|en|functional analysis|not comparable|of a [[real-valued]] [[function]] on the [[real]]s}} having an [[epigraph]] that is a convex set.
3. {{lb|en|geometry|not comparable|of a [[polygon]]}} having no internal angles greater than 180 degrees.
4. {{lb|en|mathematics|not comparable|of a [[set]] in Euclidean space}} arranged such that for any two points in the set, a straight line between the two points is contained within the set.

Noun

1. Any convex [[body]] or [[surface]].
2. {{lb|en|gambling}} A [[playing card]] made convex for use in [[cheat]]ing.
3. {{lb|en|gambling}} A small convex [[mirror]] used to cheat by observing other players' cards.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To form a convex [[curve]] or [[surface]]; to become convex.
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To cause to form a convex curve or surface; to make convex.
3. {{lb|en|ambitransitive}} To [[circulate]] or cause to circulate in a [[curved]] path; to cause or exhibit [[convection]].

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