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   Con·vo·lut·ed

   /ˈkänvəˌlo͞odəd/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow: "its convoluted narrative encompasses all manner of digressions"
   • 2. intricately folded, twisted, or coiled: technical "walnuts come in hard and convoluted shells"

   Word Origin late 18th century: past participle of convolute, from Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere ‘roll together, intertwine’ (see convolve).

   Derivatives

   • 1. convolutedly adverb
   • 2. convolutedness noun

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   Examples of how to use “convolute” in a sentence from Cambridge Dictionary.

3. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordCONVOLUTED - Find out everything about this English word ...

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   Definitions of 'convoluted' If you describe a sentence, idea, or system as convoluted, you mean that it is complicated and difficult to understand. [formal, disapproval] [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'convoluted' British English: kɒnvəluːtɪd American English: kɒnvəlutɪd. More. Synonyms of 'convoluted'

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   It refers to a situation, idea, process, or concept that is characterized by a maze-like or intricate structure, making it difficult to understand or follow. A convoluted matter often involves numerous twists, turns, or interrelated elements that contribute to its complexity.

5. www.wordreference.com › definition › convolutedconvoluted - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   adj. rolled up together or with one part over another. Botany coiled up longitudinally so that one margin is within the coil and the other without, as the petals of cotton. Latin convolūtus rolled up, equivalent. to convolū- (stem of convolvere to convolve) + -tus past participle suffix. 1690–1700. con′vo•lute′ly, adv.

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   What does the adjective convoluted mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adjective convoluted . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryCONVOLUTE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   4 days ago · adjective. 1. rolled up in the form of a spiral with the coils falling one upon the other, as in leaves or shells; coiled. verb transitive, verb intransitive Word forms: ˈconvoˌluted or ˈconvoˌluting. 2. to wind around; coil. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

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   convolute. verb. /ˈkɒnvəluːt/ IPA. Dictionary definition of convolute. To make something complex, intricate, or overly complicated by adding unnecessary details, layers, or twists. "The author likes to convolute his plots with unexpected twists and turns." Detailed meaning of convolute.