incurvation

• Nom désignant une forme qui se recourbe ou se courbe vers l'intérieur, ou l'action de créer une telle forme incurvée.

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.

   Incurvation (creusement vers l'intérieur)

   • 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.

   Synonymesconcavitydepressionhollowincurvatureindentation

2. Action of bending inwardC2formal

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

   Incurvation (action de courber vers l'intérieur)

   • 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.

   Synonymescurvingflexureincurvature