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See converter, 2. convex (kon'veks), a. and n. [= D. konveks = G. convex = Dan. Sw. konvex, IMG:content-1229.jpg:[graphic] Convex or Plano-convex Lens. ed by such a line or surface: as, a convex mirror. A curved line or surface is regarded as convex when it falls between the point of view and a line joining any two of its points. See concave. Half the convex world intrudes between. Goldsmith, Des. Vil., 1. 342. Specifically-2. In zöol . and an at ., elevated and regularly rounded; forming a segment of a sphere, or nearly so: distinguished from gib bous , which is applied to a le regular elevation. Convex lens, in optics , a lens having either one or both sides convex. See lens . Convex mirror, in optics. See mirror . II. n. [L. convexum , prop. neut. of con ver us , adj.: see above.] A convex body or surface. Through the large Convex of the azure Sky... Fierce Meteors shoot their arbitrary Light. Prior, Carmen Seculare, st. 40. Tickell . Half heaven's convex glitters with the flame.