Idioms for curve
- to take (someone) by surprise, especially in a negative way.
- to mislead or deceive.
ahead of/behindthe curve,
at the forefront of (or lagging behind) recent developments, trends, etc.
throw (someone) a curve,
Origin of curve
1565–75; (< Middle French) < Latin
curvus crooked, bent, curved
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British Dictionary definitions for curved
curve
/ (kɜːv) /
noun
verb
to take or cause to take the shape or path of a curve; bend
Other words from curve
Related adjective: sinuousDerived forms of curve
curvedly (ˈkɜːvɪdlɪ), adverb curvedness, noun curvy, adjectiveWord Origin for curve
C15: from Latin
curvāre to bend, from
curvus crooked
Medical definitions for curved
curve
[ kûrv ]
n.
A line or surface that deviates from straightness in a smooth, continuous fashion.
Something characterized by such a line or surface, especially a rounded line or contour of the human body.
A curved line representing variations in data on a graph.
v.
To move in or take the shape of a curve.
Scientific definitions for curved
curve
[ kûrv ]
A line or surface that bends in a smooth, continuous way without sharp angles.
The graph of a function on a coordinate plane. In this technical sense, straight lines, circles, and waves are all curves.
Idioms and Phrases with curved
curve
see throw a curve.