incurvation

• Substantiv, das eine nach innen gewölbte oder gekrümmte Form bezeichnet oder den Vorgang, eine solche Krümmung zu erzeugen.

A noun referring to a shape that curves or bends inward, or the action of creating such a curved shape.

1. Inward curveC2formal

   A shape that curves or bends inward, like a concave form.

   Wölbung nach innen

   • The incurvation of the ancient bowl was carefully measured by the archaeologist.
   • The spine's natural incurvation helps absorb shock.
   • The artist captured the subtle incurvation of the leaf in her sculpture.

   Synonymeconcavitydepressionhollowincurvatureindentation

2. Action of bending inwardC2formal

   The process or action of creating a curved or bent shape, especially inward.

   Einwärtsbiegung

   • The incurvation of the metal rod was achieved by applying heat and pressure.
   • The engineer studied the incurvation of the bridge's arch.
   • The gradual incurvation of the tree trunk was caused by the prevailing wind.

   Synonymecurvingflexureincurvature