NYT Dictionary

CONCAVE

/ˈkɑn.keɪv/

AdjectiveNounVerbcon-CAVEcon-cave · 2 syllablesGrade 7

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2023, 2025

Meaning

Curved like the inner surface of a sphere or bowl.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English concave, from Old French concave, from Latin concavus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

concavousalveolusarchedbandybasinbowl cavecavernouscavityarciform

Antonyms

convex

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles:

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