convolution

American  

[kon-vuh-loo-shuhn] / ˌkɒn vəˈlu ʃən /

noun

1. a rolled up or coiled condition.

2. a rolling or coiling together.

3. a turn of anything coiled; whorl.

   Synonyms:

   sinuosity, winding, twist

4. Anatomy. one of the sinuous folds or ridges of the surface of the brain.

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convolution British  

/ ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən /

noun

1. a twisting together; a turn, twist, or coil

2. an intricate, involved, or confused matter or condition

3. Also called: gyrus.  any of the numerous convex folds or ridges of the surface of the brain

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• convolutionary
  adjective
• convolutional
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of convolution

1535–45; < Latin convolūt- ( see convolute) + -ion