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concave

con·cave [ kon káyv, kón kayv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. curved inward: curved inward like the inner surface of a bowl or sphere

2. containing angle greater than 180°: describes a polygon with an interior angle greater than 180°

[< Latin concavus "hollowed out" < cavus "hollow"]

con·cave·ly adverb
con·cave·ness noun
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