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Meaning of convolute
The primary meaning of the word "convolute" is to twist or turn something into a complicated or intricate shape.
Etymology of convolute
The word "convolute" comes from the Latin "convolutus", which is the past participle of "convolvere", meaning "to roll together"
This Latin term is a combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "volvere" (meaning "to roll")
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe complex or intricate shapes, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative uses related to complexity and ambiguity
Synonyms
complicated
complex
intricate
tangled
knotted
twisted
curved
bent
turned
coiled
spiral
winding
tortuous
circuitous
indirect
obscure
ambiguous
unclear
vague
confusing
perplexing
puzzling
enigmatic
mysterious
obscure
abstruse
recondite
Byzantine
labyrinthine
serpentine
sinuous
convoluted
involved
elaborate
ornate
baroque
rococo
complicatedly
confusingly
puzzlingly
enigmatically
mysteriously
Definitions
- To twist or turn something into a complicated or intricate shape, often in a way that is difficult to understand or follow
- To make something complicated or difficult to understand by adding unnecessary complexity or ambiguity
- In biology, to fold or twist a part of the body, such as the brain or an organ, into a complex shape
Usage Examples
- The convolute shape of the seashell made it difficult to clean
- The plot of the novel was convolute and hard to follow
- The convolute structure of the brain allows for a high degree of cognitive flexibility