plural of curving

plural of curvative

Having slightly curved margins or sides.

(differential geometry) The first partial derivative of a function that describes a surface. / (anatomy) One of the curved walls of the stomach. / A convexity or concavity in a surface.

Synonym of bent edge (punk movement)

Luzula arcuata, a flowering plant in the family Juncaceae.

(mathematics) A plane curve having the equation y=a.x³+b.x²+c.x+d.

(optics) A curve to which the ray of light, reflected or refracted by another curve, are tangents, the reflecting or refracting curve and the luminous point being in one plane.

(mathematics) The bell-shaped curve that is typical of the normal distribution.

(idiomatic) Changing before competitors. / (idiomatic) Above average; generally performing well.