anfractuosity

noun

an·​frac·​tu·​os·​i·​ty (ˌ)an-ˌfrak-chə-ˈwä-sə-tē 

-shə-;

-chü-ˈä-,

-shü-

plural anfractuosities

1

: the quality or state of being anfractuous

2

: a winding channel or course

especially : an intricate path or process (as of the mind)

Word History

First Known Use

1596, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for anfractuosity

• hypervelocity
• impetuosity
• religiosity
• animosity
• curiosity
• generosity
• grandiosity
• nebulosity
• reciprocity
• tortuosity
• tuberosity
• virtuosity