convolute
convolute · more convolute · most convolute
сложный, витой, извилистый
verwickelt, verschlungen, gewunden
ConvolutedConvoluted.
UK/ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/US/ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt/
» Yanni's story is long and convoluted.
Meaning
2 sensesConvoluted.
Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.
More definitions
- rolled longitudinally upon itself
Examples
12 sentencesYanni's story is long and convoluted.
The sentence was long and convoluted.
The scientist's alibi was very convoluted.
The hikers traced a convoluted route through the mountains.
ruТуристы проследовали по извилистому пути через горы. — AntonKhorev
Mark got used to the convoluted style of academic writing.
Origin
Borrowed from Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere (“to roll together”).Borrowed from Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere (“to roll together”).
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Forms
more convolute, most convolute| Comparative | more convolute Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most convolute Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- rolled longitudinally upon itself:convoluted
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form