as in complexity
something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult the inevitable convolutions involved in setting up an international teleconference

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Recent Examples of convolution Especially for certain special education students, many of whom have a neurological condition, having an accurate summary of a topic indeed may be better and more digestible than having to comb through pages upon pages of detailed convolution that may very plausibly overwhelm someone. Steven Aquino, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 Sure, by the end of the episode, the convolutions have begun to accumulate, but that just goes with the territory. Keith Phipps, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024 The resulting structure, unlike a smooth seawall, is replete with nooks, crannies, and convolutions. Saqib Rahim, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2024 Plot convolutions involving a Time Variance Authority (TVA) controlled by evil Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) allow for numerous inconsistencies — not paradoxical facts of being and nothingness, just a setup for Deadpool’s interminable, rude, self-reflexive jokes. Armond White, National Review, 26 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for convolution 
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Noun
  • Michael Flaherty Updated Jan 13, 2025 - Business Corporate spinoffs grow in size and complexity The average size of corporate spinoffs is growing, as CEOs look beyond hiving off unloved divisions and toward more complex, transformative deals.
    Dan Primack, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Because of the size and complexity of each language, most digital translators use a data connection to access servers that contain the information required to complete their translation.
    Séamus Bellamy, Travel + Leisure, 6 Feb. 2025
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  • The cuddles have been therapeutic for Roan, who started having difficulties in school shortly before Sammy arrived.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Anytime someone has difficulty breathing or changes in mental status, call 911.
    Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
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  • When the Covid mandate was announced, she was terrified of similar complications.
    Dexter Filkins, The New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2025
  • Others may help to reduce the risk of fractures and complications.
    Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 3 Feb. 2025

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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convolution. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.

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