Convolute Definition

kŏnvə-lo͝ot

convoluted, convolutes, convoluting

adjective

Rolled up in the form of a spiral with the coils falling one upon the other, as in leaves or shells; coiled.

Webster's New World

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verb

convoluted, convolutes, convoluting

To coil or fold or cause to coil or fold in overlapping whorls.

American Heritage

To wind around; coil.

Webster's New World

To make unnecessarily complex.

Wiktionary

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Origin of Convolute

Latin convolūtus past participle of convolvere to convolve convolve

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere ("to roll together").

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