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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 district has tried to be conservative on replacing items as efforts to form a fire territory complicate issues of investment and ownership.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 July 2025
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Certainly tariffs are adding to economic uncertainty and complicate decision-making for the Federal Reserve.—
Simon Moore,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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Koru translates to loop or coil in Māori, and is based on the spiral shape of an unfurling silver fern frond, as a necklace.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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Cone snails, part of the Conidae family, are a type of predatory gastropod mollusk that live inside spiral shells.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
Adjective
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Sharper, higher quality steel blades are manufactured by a Swiss company specializing in intricate watch components, and the program lets each attendee choose their own mix of blades and accessories.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The brand scouts artisans around the world who specialize in various techniques, from intricate embroidery to weaving, beadwork and tailoring.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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During his speech, Kissel made winding references to railroads, attorneys’ fees, scratch-off tickets, casinos, Hartford, car fatalities, troopers, eye-hand coordination, Jack LaLanne, Methuselah, the Bible, and hallucinogenic mushrooms.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
31 May 2025
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One way that’s easy to manifest is through maximalist bedding with punchy colors, big stripes, and winding patterns.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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While these may seem a bit too complicated for children, the kit is specifically designed for budding engineers aged 8 to 14 and includes easy-to-understand, age-appropriate instructions.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
9 July 2025
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That stark reality, Wood said, was part of what compelled him to write the book Among the lessons Wood discusses are the importance of healthy communication, the role of community support and the insights drawn from his own complicated relationship with his father.—
Essence,
Essence,
9 July 2025
Adjective
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As the social-media ecosystem has become more fragmented and complex during the past several years, with new platforms continually emerging and decaying, there’s been some user attrition.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
9 July 2025
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The espresso martini is arguably delicious, just complex enough and pulls double duty with alcohol and caffeine.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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The capital is more sophisticated, the stakeholders are more educated and the businesses are becoming more resilient.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
28 June 2025
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In a newer and more sophisticated twist, scammers are removing links altogether.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
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“Involute.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/involute. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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