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Synonyms

incurvate

American  
[in-kur-veyt, in-kur-vit, in-kur-veyt, in-kur-veyt] / ˈɪn kɜrˌveɪt, ɪnˈkɜr vɪt, ˈɪn kɜrˌveɪt, ɪnˈkɜr veɪt /

adjective

  1. curved, especially inward.

verb (used with object)

incurvated, incurvating

  1. to make curved; turn from a straight line or course; curve, especially inward.

incurvate British  
/ ɪnˈkɜːvətʃə /

verb

  1. to curve or cause to curve inwards

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adjective

  1. curved inwards

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Other Word Forms

  • incurvation noun
  • incurvature noun

Etymology

Origin of incurvate

1570–80; < Latin incurvātus, past participle of incurvāre. See incurve, -ate 1

Example Sentences

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An uneasiness in a horizontal posture attends it, but no disposition to incurvate the body forward.

From Cases of Organic Diseases of the Heart by Warren, John Collins

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