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 Definitions of convolute  [ˈkɒn vəˌlut]  

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Definition of 'convolute' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (v.i.) convolute
to coil up; form into a twisted shape.

2. (adj.) convolute
coiled or rolled up together or with one part over another.

Etymology:  (1690–1700; < L convolūtus, ptp. of convolvere to convolve)

Definition of 'convolute' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (verb) convolute, convoluted
rolled longitudinally upon itself
"a convolute petal"

2. (verb) convolve, convolute
curl, wind, or twist together

3. (verb) twist, twist around, pervert, convolute, sophisticate
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
"Don't twist my words"


Definition of 'convolute' Webster Dictionary 

1. (adj) convolute
rolled or wound together, one part upon another; -- said of the leaves of plants in aestivation



'convolute' - Nearby Entries  

convocation  convoke  convolute  convoluted  convolution  convolution of broca  convolve  



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