convoluted — extremely 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/
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
The instructions were so convoluted that he gave up halfway through assembling the shelf.
In this convoluted case, polluted clues are executed one by one.
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🌳Etymology
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'.
Breakdown
con- (together) + volut- (rolled, from volvere meaning to roll) + -ed (adjective suffix) = convoluted (rolled together; twisted and complex)
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📝Examples
“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.”
“Her convoluted directions led us to three wrong destinations before finding the restaurant.”
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