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The definition of curve

8 Definitions of: curve

    1. noun, a continuously bending line that has no straight parts
    2. noun, something that curves or is curved, such as a bend in a road or the contour of a woman's body
    3. noun, the act or extent of curving; curvature
    4. noun, maths a) a system of points whose coordinates satisfy a given equation; a locus of points b) the graph of a function with one independent variable
    5. noun, a line representing data, esp statistical data, on a graph
    6. noun, ahead of or behind the curve ahead of or behind the times; ahead of or behind schedule
    7. noun, short for French curve
    8. verb, to take or cause to take the shape or path of a curve; bend ▷ See also sinuous
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Synonyms: turn, bend, loop, arc, curvature, camber, wind, twist, bow, arch And more...
 

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