convolute

§English

WOTD – 9 July 2006

§Etymology

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

§Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/
• (US) IPA^(key): /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.

§Quotations

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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, giving a spiral effect in cross section. (A special case of imbricate)

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§Latin

§Participle

convolūte

1. vocative masculine singular of convolūtus