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curves

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: curvespast: curvedpp: curveding: curvingcomp: more curvedsup: most curved

This word carries a strong visual quality of fluidity and grace. When describing physical objects or landscapes, it suggests a smooth transition rather than a jagged break, evoking a sense of organic flow or intentional design. In a social or physical context regarding the human body, the term often carries a positive, aesthetic connotation of health or attractiveness. However, it can also be used technically in mathematics or data analysis to describe the trajectory of a trend, shifting the feeling from organic beauty to analytical precision.

Countable when referring to specific bends in a road or a series of geometric arcs. Uncountable when referring to the general quality of being curved or the overall shape of a silhouette.

Meanings

Noun
[something]

A line or surface that gradually deviates from being straight or level.

"The road has several sharp curves."

Transitive Verb
[something]

To bend something into a rounded shape.

"The pitcher curves the ball to trick the batter."

Intransitive Verb
[something]

To bend or move in a rounded direction.

"The path curves around the hill."

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