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concavity vs depression

depression vs concavity

concavity and depression both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
concavity Yes No No No
depression Yes No No No
As nouns, depression is a hyponym of concavity; that is, depression is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than concavity:
  • concavity: a shape that curves or bends inward
  • depression: a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
Other hyponyms of concavity include dome, fossa, pit, corner, niche, recess, recession, bowl, trough, pocket, scoop, impression, imprint, cup, indentation, indenture.
concavity (noun) depression (noun)
the property possessed by a concave shape pushing down
a shape that curves or bends inward sad feelings of gloom and inadequacy
a sunken or depressed geological formation
angular distance below the horizon (especially of a celestial object)
a concavity in a surface produced by pressing
a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity
an air mass of lower pressure; often brings precipitation
a long-term economic state characterized by unemployment and low prices and low levels of trade and investment
a state of depression and anhedonia so severe as to require clinical intervention
Difference between concavity and depression

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