sinuosity

[ sin-yoo-os-i-tee ]

noun

, plural sin·u·os·i·ties.

1. Often sinuosities. a curve, bend, or turn:

   a sinuosity of the road.

2. a sinuous form or character.

sinuosity

/ ˌsɪnjʊˈɒsɪtɪ /

noun

1. the quality of being sinuous
2. a turn, curve, or intricacy

Word History and Origins

Origin of sinuosity¹

From the Medieval Latin word sinuōsitās, dating back to 1590–1600. See sinuous, -ity

Example Sentences

The industrious Saab couture atelier had got to work to weave the signature crystals, sequins and pearls together to - as the program notes put it - depict “the sinuosity of organic forms.”

From Washington Times

The industrious Saab couture atelier had got to work to weave the signature crystals, sequins and pearls together to — as the program notes put it — depict “the sinuosity of organic forms.”

From Seattle Times

Like the sight of a spider spinning a delicate web or a shark’s sinuosity, it distilled the power of grace that contradicts negative expectations.

From New York Times

They are for one thing almost the finest example in English of that style which follows the sinuosities and subtle transitions of the spoken word.

From Project Gutenberg

The sinuosities of the bank, the reeds, and all objects along the shore are brought out in sharp black relief against the bright glow.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• arc
• arch
• contour
• loop
• trajectory