involuted

[ in-vuh-loo-tid, in-vuh-loo-tid ]

adjective

1. curving or curling inward.
2. having an involved or complex nature.
3. having resumed its normal size, shape, or condition.

Other Words From

• sub·invo·luted adjective
• un·invo·luted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of involuted¹

First recorded in 1810–20; involute + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Our illustration shows at A the top of the cup with the open centre, while at B and C may be seen the peculiar involuted form.

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On each side the involuted corals flung their twisted arms in more curious and intricate folds.

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Full of curious involuted lines--a mist of lines--with a face peering through the mist, if you looked close enough.

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The involuted portion of the inner lip is shorter and differently shaped.

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Celtic illuminations also have these distorted, involuted creatures.

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Related Words

• hilly
• undulating