incurvate
adjective
curved, especially inward.
incurvation
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a word derived from
incurvate.
Example Sentences
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But since the members are equal, it is necessary that the member which is quiescent should be inflected either in the knee or in the incurvation, if the animal that walks is without knees.
From Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon by Sir James Emerson Tennent
In 1 hr. there was apparently some slight incurvation, and this was well-marked in 3 hrs.
From Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin
Behind this, from the concave side of the incurvation, proceeded another long cilium, so delicate as to be discernible only by the use of the highest powers and careful management of the light.
From Discourses Biological and Geological Essays by Thomas Henry Huxley
For how can the suns rayes that be transmisse Through these loose knots in Comets, well expresse Their beards or curld tayls utmost incurvation?
From Democritus Platonissans by Henry More
The incurvation subsequently increased somewhat, but after 24 hrs. had greatly decreased.
From Insectivorous Plants by Charles Darwin
