Definition of convex Convex

/kʌnvɛˈks/ - [kunveks] - con•vex

We found 10 definitions of convex from 6 different sources.

What does convex mean?

Adjective convex, convexxer, convexxest
convex - curving or bulging outward
		bulging
		concave curving inward
		protrusive thrusting outward
		bell-shaped having a convex shape that resembles a bell
		biconvex, convexo-convex, lenticular, lentiform convex on both sides; shaped like a lentil
		hogged, broken-backed (of a ship) so weakened as to sag at each end
		convexo-concave convex on one side and concave on the other with the convexity being greater than the concavity
		gibbose, gibbous (used of the moon) more than half full
		helmet-shaped having the convex shape of a helmet
		planoconvex flat on one side and convex on the other

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convex (Noun)
Any convex body or surface.
convex (Adjective)
Curved or bowed outward like the outside of a bowl or sphere or circle.
convex (Adjective)
Of a set of points such that for any two points in the set, every point between those two points is also in the set.
convex (Adjective)
Of a real-valued function on the reals such that the value at any point, is no larger than the interpolated value thereat, based on the values at any two points between which the first point is contained.

convex (a.)
Rising or swelling into a spherical or rounded form; regularly protuberant or bulging; -- said of a spherical surface or curved line when viewed from without, in opposition to concave.
convex (n.)
A convex body or surface.

convex
kon′veks, adj. rising into a round form on the outside, the reverse of concave.—n. the vault of heaven, &c.—adj. Convexed′, made convex.—adv. Convex′edly.—ns. Convex′ity, Con′vexness, roundness of form on the outside.—adv. Con′vexly.—adjs. Convex′o-con′cave, convex on one side, and concave on the other; Convex′o-con′vex, convex on both sides. [L. convexus—conveh-ĕre—con, together, and vehĕre, to carry.]