plural convolutions
formal
1
: something that is very complicated and difficult to understand
I found it hard to follow the convolutions of the book's plot.
a plot full of convolution and confusion
2
: a twist or curve
—usually plural
the convolutions of the road
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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/convolution. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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