Synonyms

convolve

American

[kuhn-volv] / kənˈvɒlv /

verb (used with or without object)

convolved, convolving

to roll or wind together; coil; twist.

convolve British

/ kənˈvɒlv /

verb

to wind or roll together; coil; twist

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

convolvement

noun

Etymology

Origin of convolve

1590–1600; < Latin convolvere, equivalent to con- con- + volvere to roll, turn, twist

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