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convolute

/ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.45 in modern English

Syllables
con-vo-lute
IPA
/ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt/
14
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make unnecessarily complex.

Transitive verb

verb

To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

Transitive verb

verb

To confuse, mix up (something) with something else.

Transitive verb

adj

Convoluted.

adj

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

Example Sentences

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”).

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt/
  • British English: /ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/

Usage

Inflected Forms

convolutes (present, singular) convoluting (participle, present) convoluted (participle, past) convoluted (past) more convolute (comparative) most convolute (superlative)

Derived Forms

convoluted convolutive deconvolute subconvolute

Frequently Paired Words

convolution convolve

Synonyms

convoluted twist twist around pervert sophisticate convolve

Rhymes With

minute shoot suit route cute fruit root dispute boot suite substitute pursuit

Questions

How do you pronounce convolute?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt/.
What does convolute mean?
To make unnecessarily complex.
Where does convolute come from?
It is traced to Latin.

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