Definition

A quality or characteristic of being curved or winding in shape or movement.

Example

The sinuous path through the forest made the hike more interesting.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the sinuosity of that river near our house?

Yeah, it's really beautiful how it curves through the landscape.

I love how the sinuosity makes it look so unique compared to straight rivers.

Absolutely! It gives the whole area a special charm.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sinuosity → It is formed from "sinuosus" (from Latin, meaning winding or full of curves) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "sinuosity" refers to the quality of being winding or having many curves.

Memory Tip

Think of the Latin word "sinuosus" which means winding — this helps you remember that "sinuosity" describes something that has a lot of curves or twists.

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