1. the act or process of curving inward; the state of being curved or bent inward
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The incurvature of the arch gave the bridge its distinctive appearance.
• The botanist noted the incurvature of the plant's leaves as they matured.
• The incurvature of the spine can affect posture and movement.
• The artist emphasized the incurvature of the sculpture's surface.
• The incurvature of the coastline created a natural harbor.