sinuation

[ sin-yoo-ey-shuhn ]

noun

a winding; sinuosity.

Origin of sinuation

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First recorded in 1645–55, sinuation is from the Late Latin word sinuātiōn- (stem of sinuātiō). See sinuate, -ion

Words Nearby sinuation

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How to use sinuation in a sentence

The sinuation of the outer lip and impression of the whorl behind the peristome, give a slightly ringent aspect to the mouth.
Voyage Of H.M.S. Rattlesnake, Vol. 2 (of 2) | John MacGillivray

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