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Meaning of convoluted

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

convoluted

Pronunciation:/-vəʊ-//ˈkɑnvəˌlutəd/

verb

Definitions

  1. To make unnecessarily complex.

  2. To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.

    Synonyms:meandrineobvolutetorquatedtortuous
    Antonyms:unconvoluted

  2. Complex, complicated, or intricate.

    Example: He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.

    Antonyms:unconvoluted
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/convolutehttps://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/convoluted

Related words

tortuouslabyrinthinecoiledcomplexknottyinvolvedintricatebyzantine