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convoluted

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Adj — Extremely complicated and hard to follow.

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Etymology

From Latin convolutus, "rolled together, twisted" — related to "revolve."

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What does “convoluted” mean?

The word “convoluted” means extremely complicated and hard to follow. In plain terms, overly complicated, twisted, or hard to follow — used for both physical shapes and confusing explanations.

How do you pronounce “convoluted”?

“Convoluted” is pronounced kon-vuh-LOO-tihd (/ˌkɑnvəˈlutəd/ in IPA).

How do you use “convoluted” in a sentence?

Here is “convoluted” used in a sentence: “His explanation was so convoluted that nobody understood it.”

What part of speech is “convoluted”?

“Convoluted” is an adjective.

Where does the word “convoluted” come from?

The word “convoluted” comes from Latin. From Latin convolutus, "rolled together, twisted" — related to "revolve.".

How many meanings does “convoluted” have?

“Convoluted” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: extremely complicated and hard to follow.

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