noun
involution
Involution (noun) means a tangled or complicated state, often involving an inward spiral.
noun
1
A tangled or complicated state, often involving an inward spiral.
2
(grammar) A sentence structure that is complicated or hard to follow.
3
(maths) A function that returns the original value when applied to itself twice.
4
The shrinking of an organ (such as the uterus) to a former size.
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Etymology
From Latin involūtiō, which comes from involvō.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for involution
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of involution?
"involution" (noun) means a tangled or complicated state, often involving an inward spiral.
What is another word for involution?
Other words for "involution" include elaboration, elaborateness, enfolding, exponentiation, involvement, intricacy.
What are the different meanings of involution?
"involution" has 3 main meanings: 1. A tangled or complicated state, often involving an inward spiral; 2. (grammar) A sentence structure that is complicated or hard to follow; 3. (maths) A function that returns the original value when applied to itself twice.
