intervolve

[in-ter-volv]

verb (used with or without object)

intervolved, intervolving 

1. to roll, wind, or involve, one within another.

Other Word Forms

• intervolution noun
• unintervolved adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of intervolve¹

1660–70; inter- + Latin volvere to roll; revolve

Example Sentences

Intervolve, in-tėr-volv′, v.t. to involve or comprise one within another.

From Project Gutenberg

Associated words: caffeine, chiccory, biggin, pulp, parchment. coffee-chaser, n. chasse. coffee-house, n. café. coffin, n. casket. cog, n. cam, catch; trick, deception, fraud. cogent, a. convincing, conclusive, forcible, influential. coheir, n. parcener. coheirship, n. parcenary. coherent, n. consistent, logical. coil, n. convolution, intervolution; entanglement, toil, mesh, perplexity; querl. coil, v. convolve, intervolve. coin, n. quoin, corner, coigne, wedge, plug, key. coin, n. specie, cash; medallion.

From Project Gutenberg

He was of wise contrivance, deeply skilled In every intervolve of high and wide -    Well fit to be her guide.

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Related Words

• convolute 
• entwine 
• interlace 
• interweave 
• mesh 
• tangle 
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