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  • 41convex hull — Math. the smallest convex set containing a given set; the intersection of all convex sets that contain a given set. Also called convex cover, convex span …

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  • 42convex — adjective Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French convexe, from Latin convexus vaulted, concave, convex, from com + vexus; perhaps akin to Latin vehere to carry more at way Date: 1571 1. a. curved or rounded outward like the …

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  • 43Convex curve — In mathematics, a convex curve is the boundary of a convex set. See also Secant line Categories: Convex geometry …

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  • 44Convex uniform honeycombs in hyperbolic space — The {5,3,4} honeycomb in 3D hyperbolic space, viewed in perspective In geometry, a convex uniform honeycomb is a tessellation of convex uniform polyhedron cells. In 3 dimensional hyperbolic space there are nine Coxeter group f …

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  • 45convex — con|vex [ˌkɔnˈveks, kən , ˈkɔnveks US ˌka:nˈveks, kən , ˈka:nveks] adj [Date: 1500 1600; : Latin; Origin: convexus] curved outwards, like the surface of the eye ≠ ↑concave ▪ a convex lens ▪ a convex mirror >convexly adv >convexity… …

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  • 46convex — [[t]kɒ̱nveks[/t]] ADJ GRADED Convex is used to describe something that curves outwards in the middle. ...the large convex mirror above the fireplace. Ant: concave …

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  • 47convex — adjective curved outwards like the surface of the eye: a convex lens | a convex mirror convexly adverb convexity noun (C, U) opposite concave …

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  • 48convex — convexly, convexedly /keuhn vek sid lee/, adv. convexedness, n. adj. /kon veks , keuhn /; n. /kon veks/, adj. 1. having a surface that is curved or rounded outward. Cf. concave (def. 1). 2. Math. a. (of a polygon) having all interior angles less… …

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  • 49convex lens — noun A lens having at least one convex surface, such that light passing through it may be brought to a focus. Syn: converging lens …

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  • 50convex hull — noun The smallest convex set of points in which a given set of points is contained …

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