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curve vs closed curve

closed curve vs curve

curve and closed curve both are nouns.

curve is a verb but closed curve is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curve Yes No Yes No
closed curve Yes No No No
As nouns, closed curve is a hyponym of curve; that is, closed curve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than curve:
  • curve: the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes
  • closed curve: a curve (such as a circle) having no endpoints
curve (noun) closed curve (noun)
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter a curve (such as a circle) having no endpoints
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) closed curve (verb)
form a curl, curve, or kink
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
form an arch or curve
bend or cause to bend
extend in curves and turns
Difference between curve and closed curve

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