Associations to the word «Convolute»

CONVOLUTE, verb. (transitive) To make unnecessarily complex.

CONVOLUTE, verb. (transitive) To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

CONVOLUTE, adjective. (botany) (of a leaf) coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section. (A special case of imbricate)

CONVOLUTE, verb. Curl, wind, or twist together.

CONVOLUTE, verb. Practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive; "Don't twist my words".

CONVOLUTE, adjective. Rolled longitudinally upon itself; "a convolute petal".