convoluted
ˈkɑːnvəˌluːtɪd
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Definition of convoluted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
complicatedcomplex and difficult to understand
  • The plot of the movie was too convoluted for me.
complex intricate
2.
medicalhaving many overlapping coils or folds
  • The convoluted structure of the brain is fascinating.
complex intricate tangled
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nephron part connecting loop of Henle to collecting duct, regulates ions
The distal convoluted tubule helps balance sodium and potassium in the body.
part of the nephron connecting Bowman's capsule to loop of Henle
The proximal convoluted tubule reabsorbs nutrients from the filtrate.

Origin of convoluted

Latin, convolvere (to roll together)

Terms with convoluted included in their meaning

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chaotic situation
anything absurd or convoluted
complexity
something elaborately convoluted or tricky
complexity
highly intricate or convoluted

Examples of convoluted in a sentence

  • The instructions were convoluted, leading to confusion.
  • The convoluted design of the shell intrigued scientists.
  • Navigating the convoluted pathways of the cave was challenging.

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  1. French:complexe, convoluté, ...
  2. German:verworren, gewunden, ...
  3. Italian:complesso, tortuoso, ...
  4. Spanish:enrevesado, ...
  5. Portuguese:complexo, enredado, ...
  6. Chinese:复杂的, 盘绕的, ...
  7. Japanese:複雑な, 巻き込んだ, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَقَّد, مُتَعَرِّج, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסוּבָּךְ, מְפוּתָל, ...
  10. Russian:запутанный, извилистый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:заплутаний, звивистий, ...
  12. Hindi:जटिल, घुमावदार, ...
convolute
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Definition of convolute - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
complexityhighly complex and difficult to follow
  • The convolute reasoning left everyone puzzled..
complicated intricate
2.
complex shapetwisted or coiled in a complex way
  • The convolute design of the sculpture intrigued many visitors.
coiled spiraled twisted
3.
plantTECH.coiled with one edge inside and one outsideTECH.
  • The convolute leaves were a key feature of the plant.
coiled spiraled twisted

Verb

tr.
1.
complexitymake unnecessarily complex or intricate
  • The instructions convolute the simple process.
complicate confuse entangle
2.
foldingRarefold or coil into overlapping layersRare
  • The artist convoluted the paper into a sculpture.
coil intertwine twist
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Origin of convolute

Latin, convolvere (to roll together)

Examples of convolute in a sentence

  • Her convolute explanation made things worse.
  • The artist's convolute patterns were hard to replicate.
  • Her hair was styled in a convolute manner.
  • The botanist noted the convolute petals in her research.
  • Convolute structures are common in this plant species.
  • They convolute the plot with unnecessary twists.

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  1. French:complexe, compliquer, ...
  2. German:kompliziert, verkomplizieren, ...
  3. Italian:contorto, complicare, ...
  4. Spanish:enrevesado, complicar, ...
  5. Portuguese:complexo, complicar, ...
  6. Chinese:费解的, 复杂化, ...
  7. Japanese:複雑な, 複雑にする, ...
  8. Arabic:مُعَقَّد, عَقَّدَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְסֻבָּךְ, לְסַבֵּךְ, ...
  10. Russian:запутанный, усложнять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:складний, ускладнювати, ...
  12. Hindi:जटिल, जटिल बनाना, ...

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