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convolution
con·vo·lu·tion
[
kònvə lsh'n
]
(
plural
con·vo·lu·tions
)
noun
Definition:
1.
twisted shape:
a curve, coil, or twist
2.
twisted ridge on brain surface:
a ridged fold on the surface of the brain
3.
intricacy:
a complexity or intricacy, especially one of many
The plot had so many convolutions it was difficult to follow.
con·vo·lu·tion·al
adjective
con·vo·lu·tion·ar·y
adjective
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