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Convoluted vs Obvolute - What's the difference?

convoluted | obvolute |

As adjectives the difference between convoluted and obvolute

is that convoluted is having numerous overlapping coils or folds while obvolute is overlapping; contorted; convoluted.

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

    obvolute

    English

    Alternative forms

    * obvoluted

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • overlapping; contorted; convoluted
  • (botany) Having two opposite leaves, each with one edge overlapping the nearest edge of the other.
  • (botany) Having a circle of several leaves or petals which overlap in that manner.
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