convolute

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb 1.3.1 Quotations 1.3.2 Related terms

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere, "to roll together".

[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/
• (US) IPA: /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt/
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[edit] Verb

to convolute (third-person singular simple present convolutes, present participle convoluting, simple past and past participle convoluted)

1. (transitive) To make unnecessarily complex.
2. (transitive) To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

[edit] Quotations

• For examples of the usage of this term see the citations page.

[edit] Related terms

• convolution