convolutions

noun

plural of convolution
as in complexities
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 convolutions In their alternating waves of resentment and understanding, anger and sorrow, D’Arcy and Cooke imbue Rhaenyra and Alicent’s dynamic with all the weight of this history and none of its convolutions. — Alison Herman, Variety, 15 June 2026 Laser light and microscopic lenses then carry out convolutions faster and with lower energy needs. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2025 The team turned their model loose on the series of treelike modifications and convolutions in the Indo-European family of languages. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convolutions
  1. complexities
  2. complications
  3. difficulties
  4. intricacies
Noun
  • Researchers at the Institut Laue-Langevin (ILL) in France discovered unexpected structural complexities, which could inform the design of safer, more efficient solid-state batteries.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 13 July 2026
  • Jay embodies the various complexities and contradictions of hip-hop, the outlaw tendencies meeting the capitalistic ambitions.
    — Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 13 July 2026
Definition of complexities
Noun
  • The dial is free of the fancy complications that AP loves, showing only indices and hands.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 July 2026
  • Untreated UTIs can lead to dangerous complications like kidney damage, sepsis and even death.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 10 July 2026
Definition of complications
Noun
  • The setback stems from difficulties manufacturing a key circuit board at the heart of the system, SemiAnalysis said in a post on Monday.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 6 July 2026
  • Common symptoms include headache, dizziness, memory problems, and balance difficulties.
    — Dr. Tal Patalon, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Definition of difficulties
Noun
  • Whereas investment bankers tend to secure financing and bring on limited partners, lawyers navigate the intricacies of a league, organization or company’s rules and restrictions, draft agreements and typically lead deals to the finish line.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 13 July 2026
  • In the years since, the former redevelopment agency worked to come up with a project scope, but ran into various obstacles given the intricacies of the corridor and the various stakeholders, Bibler said.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of intricacies

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“Convolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convolutions. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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