convolve

[ kuhn-volv ]
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verb (used with or without object),con·volved, con·volv·ing.
  1. to roll or wind together; coil; twist.

Origin of convolve

1
1590–1600; <Latin convolvere, equivalent to con-con- + volvere to roll, turn, twist

Other words from convolve

  • con·volve·ment, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for convolve

convolve

/ (kənˈvɒlv) /


verb
  1. to wind or roll together; coil; twist

Origin of convolve

1
C16: from Latin convolvere; see convolute

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