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Explore Biconvex through 3 example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning and related words like lenticular or convex. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.

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Biconvex in a sentence

Biconvex meaning

Having both sides convex.

Synonyms of Biconvex

convexo-convex lenticular lentiform convex bulging

Related words

Other words often associated with Biconvex or its synonyms:

gibbous hogged

Using Biconvex

  • The main meaning on this page is: Having both sides convex.
  • Useful related words include: convexo-convex, lenticular, lentiform, convex.
  • In the example corpus, biconvex often appears in combinations such as: is biconvex, biconvex or.

Context around Biconvex

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26.7 words
  • Position in the sentence: 2 start, 0 middle, 1 end
  • Sentence types: 3 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

elongate 1×

Often after:

facet 1×

Sentence patterns with Biconvex

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

lens is biconvex or double 1× lens is biconvex or plano 1× vertically elongate biconvex facet on 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a lens is 1× if the lens 1× the remaining distal 1×

Common sentence endings:

behind the lens 1× surfaces are convex 1× the distal syncarpal 1×

Words around Biconvex

Just before it in the word index:

bicontinuous 3 biconsonantal 2 bicondova 2 biconcave 4 bicom 3 bicoloured 2

Just after it in the word index:

bicorn 2 bicron 2 bics 2 bicsc 2 bicton 3 bicu 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaand 5 aaah 5 aacl 5 aak 5 aapke 5 aarav 5

Corpus analysis for Biconvex

  • In this selection, "biconvex" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 26.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, elongate and facet stand out and add context to how "biconvex" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include lens is biconvex or double and lens is biconvex or plano. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "biconvex" sits close to words such as aaaaand, aaah and aacl, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with biconvex

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

A lens is biconvex (or double convex, or just convex) if both surfaces are convex. (15 words)

If the lens is biconvex or plano-convex, a collimated beam of light passing through the lens converges to a spot (a focus) behind the lens. (26 words)

The remaining distal carpal, referred to here as the medial carpal, but which has also been termed the distal lateral, or pre-axial carpal, articulates on a vertically elongate biconvex facet on the anterior surface of the distal syncarpal. (39 words)

Longer example sentences

The remaining distal carpal, referred to here as the medial carpal, but which has also been termed the distal lateral, or pre-axial carpal, articulates on a vertically elongate biconvex facet on the anterior surface of the distal syncarpal. (39 words)

If the lens is biconvex or plano-convex, a collimated beam of light passing through the lens converges to a spot (a focus) behind the lens. (26 words)

A lens is biconvex (or double convex, or just convex) if both surfaces are convex. (15 words)

Example sentences (3)

A lens is biconvex (or double convex, or just convex) if both surfaces are convex.

If the lens is biconvex or plano-convex, a collimated beam of light passing through the lens converges to a spot (a focus) behind the lens.

The remaining distal carpal, referred to here as the medial carpal, but which has also been termed the distal lateral, or pre-axial carpal, articulates on a vertically elongate biconvex facet on the anterior surface of the distal syncarpal.

Common combinations with biconvex

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

  • is biconvex 2×
  • biconvex or 2×

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "biconvex" in a sentence?
An example: "A lens is biconvex (or double convex, or just convex) if both surfaces are convex." This page contains 3 example sentences with the word "biconvex" from authentic English texts.
What does "biconvex" mean?
Biconvex means: Having both sides convex.
What are synonyms of "biconvex"?
Common synonyms of "biconvex" include: convexo-convex, lenticular, lentiform, convex, bulging.
How many example sentences with "biconvex" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 3 example sentences with "biconvex", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.