convexity

[ kuhn-vek-si-tee ]

noun

, plural con·vex·i·ties

1. the state of being convex.
2. a convex surface or thing.

Word History and Origins

Origin of convexity¹

From the Latin word convexitās, dating back to 1590–1600. See convex, -ity

Example Sentences

Mughal ceilings, let your mirrored convexities multiply me at once under your spell tonight.

From New York Times

The smoothly concave back sets off the ballooning convexity of thighs, belly, arms, and breasts on the front.

From Literature

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

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