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incurvation vs trough

trough vs incurvation

incurvation and trough both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
incurvation Yes No No No
trough Yes No No No
As nouns, trough is a hyponym of incurvation; that is, trough is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than incurvation:
  • incurvation: a shape that curves or bends inward
  • trough: a concave shape with an open top
Other hyponyms of incurvation include dome, fossa, pit, corner, niche, recess, recession, bowl, pocket, scoop, depression, impression, imprint, cup, indentation, indenture.
incurvation (noun) trough (noun)
the action of creating a curved 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 incurvation and trough

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