convolute

动词 v. 形容词 adj.
/ˌkɒnvəˈluːt/    /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːt/

英文释义

动词 v.
  1. To make unnecessarily complex. transitive
  2. To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers. transitive
    — The snake's coils were tightly convoluted.
  3. To confuse, mix up (something) with something else. transitive
形容词 adj.
  1. Convoluted.
  2. Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.

词形变化

convolutes present,singular,third-person convoluting participle,present convoluted participle,past convoluted past more convolute comparative most convolute superlative

词源

词源 1
Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *ḱe?
Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm
Proto-Italic *kom
Proto-Italic *kom-
Latin con-
Proto-Indo-European *welH-der.
Proto-Italic *wolwō
Latin volvō
Latin convolvō
Latin convolūtusbor.
English convolute
Borrowed from Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere (“to roll together”).
词源 2
Etymology tree
Proto-Indo-European *ḱe?
Proto-Indo-European *ḱóm
Proto-Italic *kom
Proto-Italic *kom-
Latin con-
Proto-Indo-European *welH-der.
Proto-Italic *wolwō
Latin volvō
Latin convolvō
Latin convolūtusbor.
English convolute
Borrowed from Latin convolūtum, past participle of convolvere (“to roll together”).
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