vypuklý

Vypuklá is a Czech word that translates to "convex" in English. It is primarily used in a geometrical context to describe shapes and surfaces. A convex shape is one where for any two points within the shape, the line segment connecting those two points lies entirely within the shape. In other words, there are no "indentations" or "caves" in a convex object.

Examples of convex shapes include circles, ellipses, squares, rectangles, and spheres. In contrast, a concave shape would have at least one point where the line segment connecting two points within the shape would pass outside the shape. The term vypuklá can be applied to two-dimensional shapes, such as polygons, or three-dimensional objects.

Beyond geometry, the term vypuklá can sometimes be used metaphorically in Czech to describe something that is prominently protruding or bulging outwards, though its core meaning remains rooted in the concept of convexity. It is not a commonly used term in everyday conversation outside of specific technical or descriptive contexts.