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concavity vs trough

trough vs concavity

concavity and trough both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
concavity Yes No No No
trough Yes No No No
As nouns, trough is a hyponym of concavity; that is, trough is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than concavity:
  • concavity: a shape that curves or bends inward
  • trough: a concave shape with an open top
concavity (noun) trough (noun)
the property possessed by a concave shape a channel along the eaves or on the roof; collects and carries away rainwater
a shape that curves or bends inward a container (usually in a barn or stable) from which cattle or horses feed
a long narrow shallow receptacle
a narrow depression (as in the earth or between ocean waves or in the ocean bed)
a treasury for government funds
a concave shape with an open top
Difference between concavity and trough

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