convolute

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb curl, wind, or twist together
  2. verb practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
  3. adjective rolled longitudinally upon itself

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere (“to roll together”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

convolve

A single word — an entire dictionary opens.

Type a word, a sentence, a book title, or a link to an English article. WordNet and the Classics answer.

Try

A library of classics · a vault of words · instant etymology & meaning

Continue reading