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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.
2.
medicalhaving many overlapping coils or folds
- The convoluted structure of the brain is fascinating.
Expressions with convoluted
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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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- French:complexe, convoluté, ...
- German:verworren, gewunden, ...
- Italian:complesso, tortuoso, ...
- Spanish:enrevesado, ...
- Portuguese:complexo, enredado, ...
- Chinese:复杂的, 盘绕的, ...
- Japanese:複雑な, 巻き込んだ, ...
- Arabic:مُعَقَّد, مُتَعَرِّج, ...
- Hebrew:מְסוּבָּךְ, מְפוּתָל, ...
- Russian:запутанный, извилистый, ...
- Ukrainian:заплутаний, звивистий, ...
- Hindi:जटिल, घुमावदार, ...
Definition of convolute - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
complexityhighly complex and difficult to follow
- The convolute reasoning left everyone puzzled..
2.
complex shapetwisted or coiled in a complex way
- The convolute design of the sculpture intrigued many visitors.
3.
plantTECH. coiled with one edge inside and one outsideTECH.
- The convolute leaves were a key feature of the plant.
Verb
1.
complexitymake unnecessarily complex or intricate
- The instructions convolute the simple process.
2.
foldingRare fold or coil into overlapping layersRare
- The artist convoluted the paper into a sculpture.
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.
The author tends to convolute his arguments. She convoluted the fabric to create a unique design. The chef convoluted the dough to form intricate patterns.
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- French:complexe, compliquer, ...
- German:kompliziert, verkomplizieren, ...
- Italian:contorto, complicare, ...
- Spanish:enrevesado, complicar, ...
- Portuguese:complexo, complicar, ...
- Chinese:费解的, 复杂化, ...
- Japanese:複雑な, 複雑にする, ...
- Arabic:مُعَقَّد, عَقَّدَ, ...
- Hebrew:מְסֻבָּךְ, לְסַבֵּךְ, ...
- Russian:запутанный, усложнять, ...
- Ukrainian:складний, ускладнювати, ...
- Hindi:जटिल, जटिल बनाना, ...
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