convolute
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere ("to roll together").
Pronunciation[edit]
Verb[edit]
convolute (third-person singular simple present convolutes, present participle convoluting, simple past and past participle convoluted)
- (transitive) To make unnecessarily complex.
- (transitive) To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
Quotations[edit]
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Related terms[edit]
Adjective[edit]
convolute (comparative more convolute, superlative most convolute)
- (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)
Latin[edit]
Participle[edit]
convolūte
- vocative masculine singular of convolūtus
