Convolute
/ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/ adj, verb
adj, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To make unnecessarily complex. transitive
- 2 practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive wordnet
- 3 To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers. transitive
- 4 curl, wind, or twist together wordnet
- 5 To confuse, mix up (something) with something else. transitive
Adjective
- 1 Convoluted.
- 2 Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.
Adjective
- 1 rolled longitudinally upon itself wordnet
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere (“to roll together”).