convolution

con·vo·lu·tion

noun \ˌkän-və-ˈlü-shən\

Definition of CONVOLUTION

1

: a form or shape that is folded in curved or tortuous windings

2

: one of the irregular ridges on the surface of the brain and especially of the cerebrum of higher mammals

3

: a complication or intricacy of form, design, or structure

Examples of CONVOLUTION

1. I found it hard to follow the convolutions of the book's plot.
2. a plot full of convolution and confusion

First Known Use of CONVOLUTION

1545

Related to CONVOLUTION

Synonyms: complexity, complicacy, complication, difficulty, intricacy

Related Words: aftereffect, ramification, side effect (also side reaction); subtlety, technicality; annoyance, bitch, bother, headache, inconvenience, matter, trouble

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Rhymes with CONVOLUTION

absolution, allocution, attribution, comminution, consecution, constitution, contribution, destitution, dissolution, distribution, elocution, evolution, execution, exsolution, institution, involution, persecution, prosecution, prostitution, resolution, restitution, retribution, revolution, Rosicrucian, substitution