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Definition of equiconvex

equiconvex

/ˌiːkwɪkənˈvɛks/
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equiconvex Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

Having two opposite surfaces that are convex to an equal degree, typically describing a lens in optics.

Example

"The physics professor demonstrated how an equiconvex lens refracts incoming light to a single focal point."

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• Rhymes for equiconvex

• Nearby Words

equalizer
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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the Latin prefix 'equi-' (meaning equal) with 'convex' (from Latin 'convexus', meaning vaulted or arched).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Equiconvex. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/equiconvex
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