convex Meaning, Definition & Usage

Con"vex adjective

Etymology

L. convexus vaulted, arched, convex, concave, fr. convehere to bring together: cf. F. convexe. See Vehicle.

Definitions

1. 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.

   Drops of water naturally form themselves into figures with a convex surface. Whewell.

Con"vex noun

Definitions

1. A convex body or surface.

   Half heaven's convex glitters with the flame. Tickell.

   ✍ This word was often pronounced con-vex' by early writers, as by Milton, and occasionallyby later poets.