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   convoluted

   /ˈkɒnvəl(j)uːtɪd/

   adjective

   • 1. (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow: "the film is let down by a convoluted plot in which nothing really happens"
   • 2. intricately folded, twisted, or coiled: technical "walnuts come in hard and convoluted shells"

   Word Origin late 18th century: past participle of convolute, from Latin convolutus, past participle of convolvere ‘roll together, intertwine’ (see convolve).

   Derivatives

   • 1. convolutedly adverb
   • 2. convolutedness noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › convolutedCONVOLUTED | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CONVOLUTED definition: 1. very twisted: 2. Convoluted sentences, explanations, arguments, etc. are unreasonably long and…. Learn more.

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   1. : having convolutions. a ram with convoluted horns. 2. : involved, intricate. a convoluted argument. Did you know? The Origin of Convoluted Isn't. Convoluted comes from Latin convolvere, meaning "to roll up, coil, or twist." It is related to the verb convolute, meaning "to twist or coil."

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   If something is convoluted, it's intricate and hard to understand. You'll need to read over your brother's convoluted investment scheme a few times before deciding whether or not to go in on it.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › convolutedCONVOLUTED | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CONVOLUTED meaning: 1. very twisted: 2. Convoluted sentences, explanations, arguments, etc. are unreasonably long and…. Learn more.

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   adjective. /ˈkɒnvəluːtɪd/ /ˈkɑːnvəluːtɪd/ extremely complicated and difficult to follow. a convoluted argument/explanation. a book with a convoluted plot. I had to negotiate an amazingly convoluted one-way system. Want to learn more?

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   Apr 26, 2024 · verb. con· vo· lute ˈkän-və-ˌlüt. convoluted; convoluting. : twist, coil. Examples of convolute in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web Below, the latest updates on rap beef so convoluted the ghost of Tupac is involved.

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   Convoluted definition: twisted; coiled.. See examples of CONVOLUTED used in a sentence.