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convolution

[kon-vuh-loo-shuhn]

noun

  1. a rolled up or coiled condition.

  2. a rolling or coiling together.

  3. a turn of anything coiled; whorl.

    Synonyms: , ,
  4. Anatomy.one of the sinuous folds or ridges of the surface of the brain.



convolution

/ ˌɒԱəˈːʃə /

noun

  1. a twisting together; a turn, twist, or coil

  2. an intricate, involved, or confused matter or condition

  3. Also called: gyrus.any of the numerous convex folds or ridges of the surface of the brain

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • convolutional adjective
  • convolutionary adjective
  • ˌDzԱˈܳپDzԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of convolution1

1535–45; < Latin DzԱDZū- ( convolute ) + -ion
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Today’s conservative convolutions are sometimes pathetic enough to make me almost sympathize with religious escapism.

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Today's conservative convolutions are sometimes pathetic enough to make me almost sympathize with religious escapism.

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The researchers applied this approach by using a convolution imaging model to generate a large number of high- and low-quality image pairs.

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"The plot convolutions are forced, the gags can feel generic, yet the playing is always energised but focused, and the exchanges sometimes fizz."

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But never fear: After some pointless convolutions, all three women do eventually go to Lourdes, as does Chrissie, for reasons never clear.

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