Etymology
Origin of convexity
From the Latin word convexitās, dating back to 1590–1600. See convex, -ity
Example Sentences
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Mughal ceilings, let your mirrored convexities multiply me at once under your spell tonight.
From New York Times
As yields fall investors increase their hedges on mortgages, a process known as convexity hedging.
From Reuters
It plans to discuss systematic flows and liquidity dynamics in equities, to what extent is high-frequency trading to blame for drops in market depth and convexity hedging in interest rate markets, the invitation shows.
From Reuters
A research staff works on a trading floor behind convexities of smoked glass, at cockpit-like desks of kid-glove Bentley leather with three screens apiece.
From New York Times
By 1967, convexity had become the dominant feature in a series of tondo-shaped paintings made from aluminum and acrylic discs that project out from the wall.
From New York Times
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