1
as in complicate
having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated
the novel's deliberately involute plot is intended as a brainteaser for readers
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as in spiral
turning around an axis like the thread of a screw
the chambered nautilus is readily identified by its involute seashell
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Recent Examples of involute
Lucid has patented the involute profile of the gear teeth within its transmission, optimized for performance and efficiency to transmit maximum torque under power while spinning with the least resistance otherwise.
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IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2020
Lucid has patented the involute profile of the gear teeth within its transmission, optimized for performance and efficiency to transmit maximum torque under power while spinning with the least resistance otherwise.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2020
IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2020
Lucid has patented the involute profile of the gear teeth within its transmission, optimized for performance and efficiency to transmit maximum torque under power while spinning with the least resistance otherwise.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for involute
Adjective
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The moves challenge the traditional U.S. security role and complicate Africa's geopolitical landscape as Washington steps back.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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Left unmanaged, these issues can disrupt family dynamics, derail careers, deplete wealth and complicate legacy planning.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The dark spiral arms lag behind the stellar arms, forming a sort of unseen shadow.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Prosecutors released new excerpts from Luigi Mangione's spiral notebook, detailing the alleged killer's motive for targeting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Adjective
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The intricate scrollwork along the bottom gives it the nouveau feel, but the bow at the top reads modern.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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The crown’s intricate decorations, including gold beads and jade pieces, highlight the craftsmanship of the era.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Carter Verhaeghe, a Cup champion in Tampa who was a cap casualty there, took a long and winding path to being one of the league’s most clutch players.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Snowflake’s biggest drawback for most professionals has been its long and winding path to full-year profitability.—
Josh Brown,Sean Russo,
CNBC,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Since then, however, there have been new revelations in their complicated family dynamics.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
3 June 2025
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But every one of those steps was much more complicated for abelian surfaces.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
2 June 2025
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But compelling as the narrative may be at first blush, the realities on the ground—and in the supply chain—paint a far more complex picture.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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Musk’s post threw another hurdle in front of Senate Majority Leader John Thune’s already complex task to pass a bill in time for Trump to achieve his goal of signing it by July 4.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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The foremost conflict playing out across the Middle East today is between Israel and Iran, a nation that already possesses a sophisticated and large-scale nuclear program.—
Tom O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 June 2025
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Its one-shoulder neckline and tonal floral texture feel sophisticated yet fun—ideal for summer weddings or rooftop cocktails.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2025
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“Involute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involute. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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