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Convolute

/ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/

To make unnecessarily complex.

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📖 Definitions of "Convolute"

verb

1
To make unnecessarily complex.
2
To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

adjective

1
Convoluted.
2
(of a leaf) Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section. (A special case of imbricate.)

🔄 Synonyms of "Convolute"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
pervertverb	A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.
twistnoun	A twisting force.
coiled	In the form of coils; having coils.
sophisticatenoun	(transitive) (also reflexive) To make (oneself or someone) more sophisticated (“experienced in the ways of the world, that is, cosmopolitan or worldly-wise”); to cosmopolitanize.
convolveverb	(mathematics) To form the convolution of something with something else
twist aroundverb	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Convolute"

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Word	Definition
pervertverb	A person whose sexual habits are not considered acceptable.
sophisticatenoun	(transitive) (also reflexive) To make (oneself or someone) more sophisticated (“experienced in the ways of the world, that is, cosmopolitan or worldly-wise”); to cosmopolitanize.
convolveverb	(mathematics) To form the convolution of something with something else
twistnoun	A twisting force.
coiled	In the form of coils; having coils.
twist aroundverb	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
helical	In the shape of a helix.
laminationnoun	The process of laminating, joining together thin layers.
beddingnoun	The textiles associated with a bed, e.g., sheets, pillowcases, bedspreads, blankets, etc.
laminationsnoun	The process of laminating, joining together thin layers.
complicateverb	(transitive) To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.
complexnoun	A network of interconnected systems.
overcomplicateverb	(transitive) To make something excessively complicated.
complexifynoun	(transitive) To make more complex; to complicate.
complifyverb	(transitive) Synonym of complicate2. (verb) - to overly complicated language to a degree of paradox to backwards one’s thoughts back to simplicity.
involveverb	To cause or engage (someone or something) to become connected or implicated, or to participate, in some activity or situation.
perplexverb	(transitive) To cause to feel baffled; to puzzle.
confuddleverb	(informal, transitive) To confuse thoroughly.
confuseverb	(transitive) to puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody); to afflict by being complicated, contradictory, or otherwise difficult to understand
confuscateverb	To confuse, confound, or perplex.