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convexus

convexus

Latin

Adjective

convexus m ‎(feminine convexa, neuter convexum); first/second declension

  1. vaulted, arched, rounded
  2. convex or concave (depending on context)
  3. inclined (sloping downwards)

Inflection

First/second declension.

Number Singular Plural
Case / Gender Masculine Feminine Neuter Masculine Feminine Neuter
nominative convexus convexa convexum convexī convexae convexa
genitive convexī convexae convexī convexōrum convexārum convexōrum
dative convexō convexō convexīs
accusative convexum convexam convexum convexōs convexās convexa
ablative convexō convexā convexō convexīs
vocative convexe convexa convexum convexī convexae convexa

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References

Etymology

From convehō ‎(“carry”). Compare dēvexus ‎(“sloping down”).

Pronunciation

  • (Classical) IPA(key): /konˈwek.sus/, [kɔnˈwɛk.sʊs]

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