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Convoluted vs Zigzag - What's the difference?

convoluted | zigzag |

As an adjective convoluted

is having numerous overlapping coils or folds.

As a proper noun zigzag is

a small town in oregon.

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

    zigzag

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • a line or path that proceeds by sharp turns in alternating directions
  • one of such sharp turns

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Moving in, or having a zigzag.
  • *
    • between two spears of rock, directly in line with his position, showed a zigzag crack that at night would let through the gleam of sky.

    Verb

  • To move or to twist in a zigzag manner.
  • *
    • At the base this vent was dark, cool, and smelled of dry, musty dust. It zigzagged so that he could not see ahead more than a few yards at a time.

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • in a zigzag manner or pattern

    • References

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