convolute

con·vo·lute

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

Origin of convolute

Classical Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere: see convolve

transitive verb

intransitive verb

-·lut·ed, -·lut·ing

to wind around; coil

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convolute

adjective

Rolled or coiled together in overlapping whorls, as certain leaves, petals, or shells.

intr. & tr.v.

con·vo·lut·ed, con·vo·lut·ing, con·vo·lutes

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

Origin of convolute

Latin convolūtus past participle of convolvere to convolve ; see convolve .

Related Forms:

con′vo·lute′ly
adverb

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Verb

(third-person singular simple present convolutes, present participle convoluting, simple past and past participle convoluted)

To make unnecessarily complex.
To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

Adjective

(comparative more convolute, superlative most convolute)

(botany, of a leaf) coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section. (A special case of imbricate)

Origin

From Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere ("to roll together").

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convolute - Medical Definition

adj.

Rolled or coiled together in overlapping whorls, as certain leaves, petals, or shells.

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

Related Forms:

con′vo·lute′ly
adv.

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