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
Synonyms:
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

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").

    From Wiktionary

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