was wotd|2006|July|9
English
Etymology
From L. convolutum|convolūtum, past participle of convolvere, "to roll together".
Pronunciation
IPA|/�k�nv��lu�t/ (RP)
IPA|/�k��nv��lu�t/ (US)
audio|en-us-convolute.ogg|Audio (US)
Transitive verb
en-verb|convolut|ing
#To make something unnecessarily complex.
#To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
#To twist someone's words to fit a desired meaning that was not intended by the speaker.
Derived terms
convoluted
Related terms
convolution
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