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Dilation vs Convexity - What's the difference?

dilation | convexity | Related terms |

Dilation is a related term of convexity.


As nouns the difference between dilation and convexity

is that dilation is the act of dilating while convexity is the state of being convex.

dilation

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The act of dilating.
  • State of being dilated; expansion; dilatation.
  • (obsolete) Delay.
    • (Bishop Hall)

    Anagrams

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    convexity

    English

    Noun

    (convexities)
  • the state of being convex
  • a convex line or surface
  • a measure of the curvature in the relationship between the prices and yields of bonds

    • Antonyms

    * concavity