Associations to the word «Convolute»

Wiktionary

CONVOLUTE, verb. (transitive) To make unnecessarily complex.
CONVOLUTE, verb. (transitive) To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
CONVOLUTE, adjective. (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)

Dictionary definition

CONVOLUTE, verb. Curl, wind, or twist together.
CONVOLUTE, verb. Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; "Don't twist my words".
CONVOLUTE, adjective. Rolled longitudinally upon itself; "a convolute petal".

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