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    Curvatura (en. Curvature)

    /kuɾβaˈtuɾa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    It refers to the measure of the curvature of a shape or surface.
    The curvature of spacetime is fundamental in the theory of relativity.
    La curvatura del espacio-tiempo es fundamental en la teoría de la relatividad.
    In mathematics, it can refer to the curvature of a curve at a given point.
    The curvature at that point of the parabola is positive.
    La curvatura en ese punto de la parábola es positiva.
    In architecture, curvature can influence the aesthetics of a building.
    The curvature of the building's walls gives it a modern appearance.
    La curvatura de las paredes del edificio le da un aspecto moderno.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'curvatura', which means 'the action of curving'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    curvature of space
    Description of how the presence of mass affects the geometry of space in physics.
    curvatura del espacio
    curvature of the earth
    It refers to the spherical shape of the earth.
    curvatura de la tierra

    Related Words

    to curve
    To make something take a curved shape.
    curvar
    curved
    That has a shape that is not straight.
    curvo
    arch
    Curvature in the shape of an arc.
    arcada

    Slang Meanings

    Strange or rare shape of something.
    That sculpture has a curvature that is not commonly seen.
    Esa escultura tiene una curvatura que no se ve comúnmente.
    Deviation from the straight path in a conversation.
    In that talk, there was a lot of curvature; the main topic was not discussed.
    En esa charla hubo mucha curvatura; no se discutió el tema principal.