Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

circumvolution

noun cir·cum·vo·lu·tion \ sər-ˌkəm-və-ˈlü-shən , ˌsər-kᵊm-vō- \

Definition of circumvolution

: an act or instance of turning around an axis

Origin and Etymology of circumvolution

Middle English circumvolucioun, from Medieval Latin circumvolution-, circumvolutio, from Latin circumvolvere to revolve, from circum- + volvere to roll — more at voluble

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up circumvolution? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show hide

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games