Curved

Definition

Curved is an adjective that describes an object or line that bends smoothly without angles or sharp turns, forming a shape that deviates from straightness or flatness.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /kɜrvd/
• Respelling: KURVD

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /kɜːvd/
• Respelling: KURVD

Etymology

The word "curved" originates from the Latin "curvus," meaning "bent" or "crooked." It entered the English language through the Old French "courbe," maintaining its meaning of bending or forming an arc.

Derivatives

• Curve (noun, verb)
• Curvature (noun)
• Curving (verb/adjective)
• Curvaceous (adjective)
• Curvilinear (adjective)

Synonyms

• Bent
• Arched
• Rounded

Antonyms

• Straight
• Flat
• Angular

Usage

The term "curved" is often used to describe objects or structures with a rounded or bent shape, such as "The road is curved to follow the natural landscape." It can also describe design elements with a smooth, flowing appearance.

Related Terms

• Arc: A portion of a curve, often circular.
• Radius: The distance from the center of a circle to its edge, significant in defining curves.
• Concave: Curved inward, as in a hollow surface.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Having a smooth, continuously bending shape: Describes objects or lines that deviate from a straight path.
  • Example: "The architect designed a curved pathway through the garden."
• Not straight or angular: Used to describe any form or structure that has a bent or rounded shape.
  • Example: "The artist favored curved lines to give the painting a sense of flow."