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/
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
A driver faces a convoluted detour route through construction zones
In this convoluted case, polluted clues are executed one by one.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳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'.
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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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