recurvature (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌrɛkərˈvɛtʃər/
Definition
A change in the direction of a moving weather system, such as a hurricane or typhoon, that causes it to curve back towards the pole.
Examples
The recurvature of the storm's path brought heavy rainfall to the eastern coast.
Meteorologists predicted a recurvature of the hurricane's trajectory, which would affect the coastal regions.
The recurvature of the typhoon's path was influenced by the high-pressure system in the region.
How to Use recurvature
- recurvature of a storm (noun phrase)
- a change in the direction of a storm's path — "The recurvature of the storm's path brought heavy rainfall to the eastern coast."
- recurvature in mathematics (noun phrase)
- a curve or bend in a mathematical concept — "The mathematician studied the recurvature of the curve in the context of differential geometry."
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