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curve vs circumvolute

circumvolute vs curve

curve is a noun but circumvolute is not a noun.

curve and circumvolute both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curve Yes No Yes No
circumvolute No No Yes No
As verbs, circumvolute is a hyponym of curve; that is, circumvolute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than curve:
  • curve: extend in curves and turns
  • circumvolute: wind or turn in volutions, especially in an inward spiral, as of snail
Other hyponyms of curve include spiral, snake.
curve (noun) circumvolute (noun)
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface
a line on a graph representing data
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
curve (verb) circumvolute (verb)
form a curl, curve, or kink wind or turn in volutions, especially in an inward spiral, as of snail
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
form an arch or curve
bend or cause to bend
extend in curves and turns
Difference between curve and circumvolute

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