volution

vo·lute

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [vuh-loot]
- /vəˈlut/
- /və.ˈljuː.ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vuh-loot]
- /vəˈlut/

Definitions of volution word

noun volution a spiral or twisted formation or object. 1
noun volution Architecture. a spiral ornament, found especially in the capitals of the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders. 1
noun volution Carpentry. a horizontal scrolled termination to the handrail of a stair. 1
noun volution Zoology. a turn or whorl of a spiral shell. any of various tropical marine gastropods of the family Volutidae, many species of which have shells prized for their coloration. 1
noun volution the spiral casing surrounding the impeller of a volute pump. 1
adjective volution having a volute or rolled-up form. 1

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Origin of volution

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700; (< F) < Latin volūta, feminine of volūtus, past participle of volvere to turn. See revolve

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Parts of speech for Volution

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for volution

noun volution

involution — an act or instance of involving or entangling; involvement.
wheeling — a circular frame or disk arranged to revolve on an axis, as on or in vehicles or machinery.

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