convolute
To make unnecessarily complexTo make unnecessarily complex.
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» Yanni's story is long and convoluted.
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12 sentencesYanni's story is long and convoluted.
The sentence was long and convoluted.
The scientist's alibi was very convoluted.
Meaning
3 senses(transitive)To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
The snake's coils were tightly convoluted.
(transitive)To confuse, mix up (something) with something else.
(transitive)To make unnecessarily complex.
- curl, wind, or twist together
- practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
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
convolutes, convoluting, convoluted, convolutedregular · Lesson
| Base form | convolute · to convolute |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | convolutes |
| Present participle | convoluting |
| Past simple | convoluted |
| Past participle | convoluted |
Tenses
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Synonyms
5 synonyms- curl, wind, or twist together:convolve
- practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive:twisttwist aroundpervertsophisticate
Word family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
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