aerocurve
|aero-curve|
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/ˈɛroʊˌkɜrv/
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/ˈeərəʊˌkɜːv/
air resistance reduction
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aerocurve' originates from the combination of 'aero-' meaning 'air' and 'curve' meaning 'a bending line.'
Historical Evolution
'aero-' from Greek 'aēr' meaning 'air' combined with 'curve' from Latin 'curvus' meaning 'bent.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to any curved shape in the air, but now it specifically denotes shapes designed to reduce air resistance.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a curve or shape designed to reduce air resistance, often used in the context of aerodynamics.
The aerocurve of the car's body helps it achieve better fuel efficiency.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/05/19 02:51