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convolute
PRIMARY MEANINGS OF:
convolute
1
adj
v
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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