involute

adjective

ˈin-və-ˌlüt How to pronounce involute (audio)
Definition of involutenext
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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2
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 Synonyms for involute
  1. complicate
  2. spiral
  3. intricate
  4. winding
  5. complicated
  6. complex
  7. sophisticated
Adjective
  • Bananas have high sugar which can lead to or further complicate diabetes in your cat.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2025
  • Although federal workers are paid retroactively, a cash crunch at Christmastime can dampen retail sales and complicate travel.
    Louis Jacobson and Amy Sherman, Austin American-Statesman, 29 Dec. 2024
Definition of complicate
Adjective
  • Geneva Moore’s therapist pulled out her spiral notebook.
    Maya Miller, ProPublica, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Arrange spiral side up in the prepared skillet, placing the roll so that the loose end is touching the side of the skillet or the roll next to it.
    Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of spiral
Adjective
  • The voting rituals, including hanging the voting papers on a thread, were precisely replicated and based largely on historical fact to showcase the intricate closeup detail.
    Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Great hunters understand the intricate balance between passive and aggressive deer hunting tactics.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 1 Jan. 2025
Definition of intricate
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  • Here weapons ordered into existence decades ago to fight the West were revived for final acts against a new generation of Russian soldiers, sent over the border by the whim of the Kremlin’s latest occupant — a long and winding case of the boomerang effect, aided by Chinese consumer tech.
    C.J. Chivers Robert Fass Krish Seenivasan Steven Szczesniak, New York Times, 31 Dec. 2024
  • These locations give them better visibility but also provide winding advantages.
    Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of winding
Adjective
  • The film centers on Clémence, a quiet yet amusing Parisian, who had a complicated childhood.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Connections to Professional Networks The value of a standalone degree is only as good as the brand that issues it, but even a Harvard education doesn’t guarantee to provide knowledge on how to navigate the complicated recruiting process of a desirable employer brand.
    Sergei Revzin and Vadim Revzin, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of complicated
Adjective
  • Prime Video senior coordinating producer Alex Strand said one of the guiding tenants in the streamer’s NFL coverage has been trying to simplify the complex strategies that happen during games.
    Joe Reedy, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
  • The wildly successful chipmaker unveiled a tiny desktop device called Project DIGITS at this year’s convention that’s potent enough for the complex operations required to run and train AI models.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of complex
Adjective
  • These sophisticated kits can occupy prominent spots on your mantle, desk, bookshelf, or wall once they’re put together.
    Clint Davis, People.com, 11 Jan. 2025
  • Located in the basement of Sheen Falls Lodge, this sophisticated cellar houses more than 10,000 bottles, sourced from 23 different countries.
    Karla Pope, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of sophisticated
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“Involute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involute. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.

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