CONVEX
18
Definition
Pronunciation: //ˈkɒn.vɛks//
adj
- (functional analysis, not comparable, of a real-valued function on the reals) having an epigraph that is a convex set.
- (geometry, not comparable, of a polygon) having no internal angles greater than 180 degrees.
- (mathematics, not comparable, of a set in Euclidean space) arranged such that for any two points in the set, a straight line between the two points is contained within the set.
noun
- (gambling) A playing card made convex for use in cheating.
- (gambling) A small convex mirror used to cheat by observing other players' cards."Of all the devices for defrauding at poker, the “shiner,” or “convex” […] Modern convexes are also considerably larger than those of former days."
verb
- (intransitive) To form a convex curve or surface; to become convex."In like manner the north pier will convex seaward, extending across the bay to the extent of 1000 feet from low water, terminating in about eight fathoms, leaving a clear entrance of 500 feet between the pier heads, the depth of the entrance being from seven to eight fathoms."
- (transitive) To cause to form a convex curve or surface; to make convex."The back edge of the saw being under the lip of the cleat, use the anvil for a fulcrum and press down on the edge of the saw opposite, which will convex the plate, as the springing up concaved it, and the action of the fast and loose will be the reverse; that is, the fast will go down and the loose come up."
- (ambitransitive) To circulate or cause to circulate in a curved path; to cause or exhibit convection."The crystal/melt interface thus convexes into the melt; however, the convexity of the interface ( Figure 53 ) is not as strong as it is when the crucible does not rotate (Figure 52)."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 6 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 18 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 21 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'CONVEX'?
The word CONVEX is worth 18 points in Scrabble.
C3
O1
N1
V4
E1
X8
Total: 18 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'CONVEX'?
The word CONVEX is worth 21 points in Words With Friends.
C4
O1
N2
V5
E1
X8
Total: 21 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.