1
: very complicated and difficult to understand
convoluted logic
a convoluted plot
The argument was so convoluted [=intricate, involved] that most people missed the point.
2
formal
: having many twists and curves
a convoluted structure
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“Convoluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/convoluted. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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