convoluted Definition
con·vo·luted (-id)
adjective
- having convolutions, as in the kidney's tubules; coiled; spiraled
- extremely involved; intricate; complicated a convoluted style
convoluted Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- tubule: The next portion of the tubule is the loop of Henle, which leads to the distal convoluted tubule.
- plot: The traditional convoluted plot has been replaced by a far more linear slasher storyline.
- syntax: By using unusual words, double negatives and convoluted syntax he could make almost any subject, however simple, difficult to understand.
- explanation: Point these things out to true believers and listen to their convoluted explanations.
- logic: Negative Security Assurances This somewhat convoluted logic is also applied to the ' negative security assurances ' given to NPT members.
- sentence: A long convoluted sentence often reveals a convoluted train of thought.
Modifying Another Word
- somewhat: The only real quibble is the somewhat convoluted dealing tariff.
- rather: This rather convoluted process is largely required in order to maintain the security of the local computer system.
- slightly: Outline At first this sounds like a slightly convoluted system.
- extremely: Customer Rating: Review Summary: Convoluted plot Review: This is an extremely convoluted novel.
- so: The language and idea space of the field have become so convoluted that they have confused even themselves.
- very: Due to Metro Railroad construction this is now CLOSED with a very convoluted diversion only partly signed via back streets.
Used with adjective complement
Browse dictionary entries near convoluted
- ‹ convolute
- ‹ convoke
- ‹ convocation
- ‹ conviviality
- ‹ convivial
- ‹ convincing
- ‹ convinced
- ‹ convince oneself
- ‹ convince
- ‹ convictive
- convolution ›
- convolve ›
- convolvulus ›
- convoy ›
- convulse ›
- convulsion ›
- convulsive ›
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- coo ›
- coocoo ›

