How Do You Spell CONVOLUTE?

Pronunciation: [kˌɒnvəlˈuːt] (IPA)

Convolute is a word that refers to something that is intricately folded or twisted together. It is spelled with a "c" followed by "on," "vo," and "lu," and finally "te." The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈkɑːnvəluːt/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "o" in the second syllable is pronounced as a short "o" sound, and the final "e" is silent. The spelling of convolute can be confusing, but luckily its definition is quite clear.

Meaning and Definition
Common Misspellings
Etymology
Similar spelling words
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CONVOLUTE Meaning and Definition

  1. Convolute is both a verb and an adjective that refers to something that is intricate, complex, or twisted in shape or form. As a verb, convolute means to make something more intricate or complicated by twisting or coiling it, often causing a state of confusion or intricacy. It implies a process of complicating or entangling an idea, situation, or physical object by making it more intricate or twisted in nature. For example, in mathematics, convolute is used to describe the process of combining two functions to form a more complex function.

    As an adjective, convolute describes an object, idea, or situation that is intricate, complex, or twisted. It suggests that something is difficult to understand or analyze due to its twisted or intricate nature. A convolute story or plot might have many intricate twists and turns, making it hard to follow or comprehend. Similarly, a convoluted argument or explanation might be complex and difficult to grasp due to its tangled or intricate logic.

    Overall, when something is described as convolute, it typically suggests complexity, intricacy, or twistedness, whether it relates to physical shapes or forms, mathematical functions, or abstract concepts.

  2. Rolled together with one part over the other; in the shape of a roll or scroll.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. Rolled together; rolled upon itself or on another thing; twisted.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CONVOLUTE

  • xonvolute
  • vonvolute
  • fonvolute
  • donvolute
  • cinvolute
  • cknvolute
  • clnvolute
  • cpnvolute
  • c0nvolute
  • c9nvolute
  • cobvolute
  • comvolute
  • cojvolute
  • cohvolute
  • concolute
  • conbolute
  • congolute
  • confolute
  • convilute

Etymology of CONVOLUTE

The word convolute has Latin roots. It originates from the Latin verb convolvere, which means to roll together or to intertwine. The Latin word is a combination of con- meaning together and volvere meaning to roll. Over time, this Latin term evolved into convolute in English, with a similar meaning of to entangle, to twist, or to make complex.

Similar spelling words for CONVOLUTE

Conjugate verb Convolute

CONDITIONAL

I would convolute
you would convolute
he/she/it would convolute
we would convolute
they would convolute

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be convoluting
you would be convoluting
he/she/it would be convoluting
we would be convoluting
they would be convoluting

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have convolute
you would have convolute
he/she/it would have convolute
we would have convolute
they would have convolute

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been convoluting
you would have been convoluting
he/she/it would have been convoluting
we would have been convoluting
they would have been convoluting

FUTURE

I will convolute
you will convolute
he/she/it will convolute
we will convolute
they will convolute

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be convoluting
you will be convoluting
he/she/it will be convoluting
we will be convoluting
they will be convoluting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have convoluted
you will have convoluted
he/she/it will have convoluted
we will have convoluted
they will have convoluted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been convoluting
you will have been convoluting
he/she/it will have been convoluting
we will have been convoluting
they will have been convoluting

IMPERATIVE

you convolute
we let´s convolute

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to convolute

PAST

I convoluted
you convoluted
he/she/it convoluted
we convoluted
they convoluted

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was convoluting
you were convoluting
he/she/it was convoluting
we were convoluting
they were convoluting

PAST PARTICIPLE

convoluted

PAST PERFECT

I had convoluted
you had convoluted
he/she/it had convoluted
we had convoluted
they had convoluted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been convoluting
you had been convoluting
he/she/it had been convoluting
we had been convoluting
they had been convoluting

PRESENT

I convolute
you convolute
he/she/it convolutes
we convolute
they convolute

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am convoluting
you are convoluting
he/she/it is convoluting
we are convoluting
they are convoluting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

convoluting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have convoluted
you have convoluted
he/she/it has convoluted
we have convoluted
they have convoluted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been convoluting
you have been convoluting
he/she/it has been convoluting
we have been convoluting
they have been convoluting

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