convolution — a thing that is complex and difficult to follow
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thing that is complex and difficult to follow
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːʃən/
Example Sentences
- The professor's explanation was full of unnecessary convolutions that confused the students.
- My brain's convolutions must be malfunctioning - I can't understand this simple math problem!
- The convolutions of the plot made the movie almost impossible to follow.
convolution
NOUN[/ˌkɑːnvəˈluːʃən/]
a thing that is complex and difficult to follow
a thing that is complex and difficult to follow
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'convolutus', the past participle of 'convolvere', meaning 'to roll together'. The word combines 'con-' (together) and 'volvere' (to roll or turn).
Breakdown
con- (together) + volv- (roll/turn) + -tion (noun suffix) = convolution
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The professor's explanation was full of unnecessary convolutions that confused the students.”
“My brain's convolutions must be malfunctioning - I can't understand this simple math problem!”
“The convolutions of the plot made the movie almost impossible to follow.”
“His excuse involved such convolutions that we knew he was lying from the start.”
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