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convolutions

con·vo·lu·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [kon-vuh-loo-shuh n]
    • /ˌkɒn vəˈlu ʃən/
    • /ˌkɒn.vəˈluː.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kon-vuh-loo-shuh n]
    • /ˌkɒn vəˈlu ʃən/

Definitions of convolutions word

  • noun plural convolutions an intricate, involved, or confused matter or condition 3
  • noun convolutions a rolled up or coiled condition. 1
  • noun convolutions a rolling or coiling together. 1
  • noun convolutions a turn of anything coiled; whorl. 1
  • noun convolutions Anatomy. one of the sinuous folds or ridges of the surface of the brain. 1
  • noun convolutions Plural form of convolution. 1
See all 7 definitions of convolutions

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Origin of convolutions

First appearance:

before 1535
One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Latin convolūt- (see convolute) + -ion

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Parts of speech for Convolutions

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Convolutions

convolutions popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

convolutions usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for convolutions

noun convolutions

Just one Synonym for convolutions

Antonyms for convolutions

noun convolutions

  • lines — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
Just one Antonym for convolutions

Top questions with convolutions

  • what are convolutions in the brain?
  • what role do the convolutions play in the brain?
  • what are convolutions?

Related words

  • frontal gyrus

    any of several convolutions on the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum.

  • gyrate

    to move in a circle or spiral, or around a fixed point; whirl.

  • insula

    a group of convolutions situated at the base of the lateral fissure of the brain.

  • spire

    a coil or spiral.

  • sulcus

    a furrow or groove.

  • voluminous

    forming, filling, or writing a large volume or many volumes: a voluminous edition.
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