convolution
noun
con·vo·lu·tion
ˌkän-və-ˈlü-shən 
1
: a form or shape that is folded in curved or tortuous windings
the convolutions of the intestines
2
: one of the irregular ridges on the surface of the brain and especially of the cerebrum of higher mammals
3
: a complication or intricacy of form, design, or structure
… societies in which the convolutions of power and the caprices of the powerful are ever-present dangers to survival.—
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Examples of convolution in a Sentence
I found it hard to follow the convolutions of the book's plot.
a plot full of convolution and confusion
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Sure, by the end of the episode, the convolutions have begun to accumulate, but that just goes with the territory.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
The resulting structure, unlike a smooth seawall, is replete with nooks, crannies, and convolutions.
—Saqib Rahim, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2024
Plot convolutions involving a Time Variance Authority (TVA) controlled by evil Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) allow for numerous inconsistencies — not paradoxical facts of being and nothingness, just a setup for Deadpool’s interminable, rude, self-reflexive jokes.
—Armond White, National Review, 26 July 2024
The English and Bengali-language project, currently in development, explores the emotional and spiritual convolutions of an immigrant from Bengal living in Scotland.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2024
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Keith Phipps, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
The resulting structure, unlike a smooth seawall, is replete with nooks, crannies, and convolutions.
—Saqib Rahim, WIRED, 11 Oct. 2024
Plot convolutions involving a Time Variance Authority (TVA) controlled by evil Mr. Paradox (Matthew Macfadyen) allow for numerous inconsistencies — not paradoxical facts of being and nothingness, just a setup for Deadpool’s interminable, rude, self-reflexive jokes.
—Armond White, National Review, 26 July 2024
The English and Bengali-language project, currently in development, explores the emotional and spiritual convolutions of an immigrant from Bengal living in Scotland.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 16 May 2024
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“Convolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/convolution. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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convolution
noun
con·vo·lu·tion
ˌkän-və-ˈlü-shən
: one of the uneven ridges on the surface of the brain and especially of the cerebrum of higher mammals
Medical Definition
convolution
noun
con·vo·lu·tion
ˌkän-və-ˈlü-shən
: any of the irregular ridges on the surface of the brain and especially of the cerebrum
called also gyrus
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