sinuation

[sin-yoo-ey-shuh n]

noun

a winding; sinuosity.

Origin of sinuation

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

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Historical Examples of sinuation

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