📖 Translation:

Curved, or Bent which can denote (adjective): Fixed in purpose; determined to do or have something, e.g. "bent on going to the theatre"; bent on, dead set, out to; (noun): A relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way

⛪Theological Context:

Incurvatus in se is used as a theological phrase to describes a life lived “inwardly” for oneself rather than “outwardly” for God and others. It signifies a self-centered orientation where one’s focus turns inward, prioritizing personal desires and needs over external relationships and service to others.

Excurvatus ex se has also been used in theological circles as the conceptual opposite of Incurvatus in se. While not as historically entrenched, it’s been employed in modern theological discourse to describe the sanctified, outward-facing life—especially in contrast to sin’s inward curve.