B1 adjective Formal #607 most common

antiformous

/ˌæntiˈfɔːrməs/

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

Examples

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1

The rolling hills displayed a naturally antiformous shape against the horizon.

The rolling hills displayed a naturally antiformous shape against the horizon.

2

The architect proposed an antiformous roof design to improve the building's structural integrity.

The architect proposed an antiformous roof design to improve the building's structural integrity.

3

Look at how that piece of metal is antiformous; it looks like a rainbow.

Look at how that piece of metal is antiformous; it looks like a rainbow.

Word Family

Noun
antiform
Adverb
antiformously
Adjective
antiformous
Related
antiformity
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Memory Tip

Look at the capital letter 'A'. It looks like an arch or an antiformous shape because it points upwards.

Quick Quiz

The geologist identified an ________ fold in the rock, noting its distinct upward-curving arch.

Correct!

The correct answer is: antiformous

Examples

1

The rolling hills displayed a naturally antiformous shape against the horizon.

everyday

The rolling hills displayed a naturally antiformous shape against the horizon.

2

The architect proposed an antiformous roof design to improve the building's structural integrity.

formal

The architect proposed an antiformous roof design to improve the building's structural integrity.

3

Look at how that piece of metal is antiformous; it looks like a rainbow.

informal

Look at how that piece of metal is antiformous; it looks like a rainbow.

4

In this geological layer, the antiformous folding indicates significant tectonic pressure from the sides.

academic

In this geological layer, the antiformous folding indicates significant tectonic pressure from the sides.

5

The project requirements specify an antiformous support beam for the new warehouse.

business

The project requirements specify an antiformous support beam for the new warehouse.

Word Family

Noun
antiform
Adverb
antiformously
Adjective
antiformous
Related
antiformity

Common Collocations

antiformous fold antiformous fold
antiformous structure antiformous structure
antiformous shape antiformous shape
antiformous rock layer antiformous rock layer
antiformous curvature antiformous curvature

Common Phrases

antiformous orientation

antiformous orientation

antiformous bend

antiformous bend

antiformous appearance

antiformous appearance

Often Confused With

antiformous vs anticline

An anticline is a fold with the oldest rocks at its core, while antiformous simply describes the upward-arching shape regardless of rock age.

antiformous vs uniform

Uniform means remaining the same in all cases, whereas antiformous refers to a specific physical shape.

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Usage Notes

This is a technical term primarily used in Earth sciences and structural engineering. Use it when you need to be precise about an upward-curving physical form.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'convex' instead because it is more common, which is acceptable, but 'antiformous' is more specific in scientific contexts.

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Memory Tip

Look at the capital letter 'A'. It looks like an arch or an antiformous shape because it points upwards.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Greek 'anti' (against/opposite) and the Latin 'form' (shape), describing a shape that bends away from the center.

Grammar Patterns

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Does not usually have a comparative or superlative form.

Quick Quiz

The geologist identified an ________ fold in the rock, noting its distinct upward-curving arch.

Correct!

The correct answer is: antiformous

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