convolute

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
14
Words With Friends
19
Letters
9
Pronunciation
/ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/
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/ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/ · /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt/(US)

Definition of convolute

5 senses · 2 parts of speech · etymology included

verb

  1. (transitive)To make unnecessarily complex.
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verb

  1. (transitive)To make unnecessarily complex.
  2. (transitive)To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
  3. (transitive)To confuse, mix up (something) with something else.

adj

  1. Convoluted.
  2. Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.

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Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *ḱe Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm Proto-Italic *kom Proto-Italic *kom- Latin con- Proto-Indo-European *welH-der. Proto-Italic *wolwō Latin volvō Latin convolvō Latin convolūtusbor. English convolute Borrowed from Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere (“to roll together”).

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