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convolutedextremely complex and difficult to follow; having many twists and turns

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: extremely complex and difficult to follow; having many twists and turns

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnvəluːtɪd/

Korean meaning: 복잡하고 따라가기 어려운; 뒤얽힌

Korean pronunciation: 컨**볼**류티드

Example Sentences

  • His convoluted excuse for being late involved aliens, traffic, and a lost cat.
  • The company's convoluted organizational structure confused even the CEO.
  • The convoluted tax code requires professional assistance to understand.

convoluted

ADJECTIVE

//ˈkɑːnvəluːtɪd//

extremely complex and difficult to follow; having many twists and turns

convoluted concept
💡 Concept

A driver faces a convoluted detour route through construction zones

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convoluted rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

In this convoluted case, polluted clues are executed one by one.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈkɑːnvəluːtɪd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈkɒnvəluːtɪd/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootvolut-
Suffix--ed

Origin

From Latin 'convolutus', the past participle of 'convolvere', meaning 'to roll together' or 'to wrap up'. The prefix 'con-' means 'together' and 'volvere' means 'to roll or turn'.

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🎵Rhyme

pollutedsalutedexecuted
polluted
saluted
executed

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

His convoluted excuse for being late involved aliens, traffic, and a lost cat.

😄 Fun example

The company's convoluted organizational structure confused even the CEO.

The convoluted tax code requires professional assistance to understand.

😄 Fun example

Her convoluted directions led us to three wrong destinations before finding the restaurant.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

complicatedcomplexintricatelabyrinthinebyzantine

Antonyms

simplestraightforwardclear

Related

twistedinvolvedelaboratetangled