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thickening vs convexity

convexity vs thickening

thickening and convexity both are nouns.

thickening is an adjective but convexity is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
thickening Yes Yes No No
convexity Yes No No No
As nouns, convexity is a hypernym of thickening; that is, convexity is a word with a broader meaning than thickening:
  • thickening: any thickened enlargement
  • convexity: a shape that curves or bulges outward
Other hypernyms of thickening include convex shape.
thickening (noun) convexity (noun)
the act of thickening the property possessed by a convex shape
any thickened enlargement a shape that curves or bulges outward
any material used to thicken
thickening (adjective) convexity (adjective)
becoming more intricate or complex
accumulating and becoming more intense
Difference between thickening and convexity

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