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convolute

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: convolute

1
adjv
rolled longitudinally upon itself
curl, wind, or twist together
2
v
practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: convolute
1

adj rolled longitudinally upon itself

“a convolute petal”
Synonyms:
convoluted
coiled
curled or wound (especially in concentric rings or spirals)

v curl, wind, or twist together

Synonyms:
convolve
Type of:
bend, deform, flex, turn, twist
cause (a plastic object) to assume a crooked or angular form
2

v practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

Synonyms:
pervert, sophisticate, twist, twist around
Type of:
denote, refer
have as a meaning
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