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curve vs section

section vs curve

curve and section both are nouns.

curve and section both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
curve Yes No Yes No
section Yes No Yes No
As nouns, section is a hypernym of curve; that is, section is a word with a broader meaning than curve:
  • curve: curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.)
  • section: one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
Other hypernyms of curve include segment.
curve (noun) section (noun)
a pitch of a baseball that is thrown with spin so that its path curves as it approaches the batter the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
curved segment (of a road or river or railroad track etc.) one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
the property possessed by the curving of a line or surface one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole
a line on a graph representing data a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
the trace of a point whose direction of motion changes a segment of a citrus fruit
a small army unit usually having a special function
a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class
a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon
a specialized division of a large organization
a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately
(geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid
a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people
a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope
a land unit equal to 1 square mile
curve (verb) section (verb)
form a curl, curve, or kink divide into segments
turn sharply; change direction abruptly
form an arch or curve
bend or cause to bend
extend in curves and turns
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