Convoluted vs Convolutes - What's the difference?
convoluted | convolutes |
Having numerous overlapping coils or folds.
Complex, intricate or complicated.
(convolute)
To make unnecessarily complex.
To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
(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)
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As an adjective convoluted
is having numerous overlapping coils or folds.As a verb convolutes is
(convolute).convoluted
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence.