convolute

English

WOTD - 9 July 2006    

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/
• (US) IPA: /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt/

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Verb

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.

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Related terms

• convolution

Adjective

convolute (comparative more convolute, superlative most convolute)

1. (botany, of a leaf) coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil

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Latin

Participle

convolūte

1. vocative masculine singular of convolūtus