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Articulated vs Convoluted - What's the difference?

articulated | convoluted |

As adjectives the difference between articulated and convoluted

is that articulated is constructed with one or more pivoted joints which allow bending of an otherwise rigid structure while convoluted is having numerous overlapping coils or folds.

As a verb articulated

is (articulate).

articulated

English

Verb

(head)
  • (articulate)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • Constructed with one or more pivoted joints which allow bending of an otherwise rigid structure.
  • Specifically, describes a vehicle with such joints, e.g. an articulated lorry, articulated bus, or certain kinds of streetcars and trains.

    • Antonyms

    * unarticulated

    convoluted

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having numerous overlapping coils or folds.
  • Complex, intricate or complicated.
    • He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.

    Related terms

    * convolve * convolute * convolution