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What is the difference between convolute and convoluted?

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Convoluted is a related term of convolute.



As adjectives the difference between convolute and convoluted

is that convolute is coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section. (A special case of imbricate while convoluted is having numerous overlapping coils or folds.

As a verb convolute

is to make unnecessarily complex.

convolute

English

Verb

(convolut)
  • To make unnecessarily complex.
  • To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

    • Quotations

    * (English Citations of "convolute")

    Related terms

    * convolution

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • (botany, of a leaf) coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section. (A special case of imbricate)
    • ----

    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