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- Dictionarycon·vo·lut·ed/ˈkänvəˌlo͞odəd/
adjective
- 1. (especially of an argument, story, or sentence) extremely complex and difficult to follow: "its convoluted narrative encompasses all manner of digressions"
- 2. intricately folded, twisted, or coiled: technical "walnuts come in hard and convoluted shells"
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1. : having convolutions. a ram with convoluted horns. 2. : involved, intricate. a convoluted argument. Did you know? The Origin of Convoluted Isn't. Convoluted comes from Latin convolvere, meaning "to roll up, coil, or twist." It is related to the verb convolute, meaning "to twist or coil."
CONVOLUTED definition: 1. very twisted: 2. Convoluted sentences, explanations, arguments, etc. are unreasonably long and…. Learn more.
( esp. of expression in speech or writing) having a complicated structure and therefore difficult to understand: a convoluted story / speech / plot.
If something is convoluted, it's intricate and hard to understand. You'll need to read over your brother's convoluted investment scheme a few times before deciding whether or not to go in on it. Convoluted comes from the Latin convolutus for rolled up together.
Convoluted definition: twisted; coiled.. See examples of CONVOLUTED used in a sentence.
Definition of 'convoluted' Word Frequency. convoluted. (kɒnvəluːtɪd ) adjective. If you describe a sentence, idea, or system as convoluted, you mean that it is complicated and difficult to understand. [formal, disapproval] Despite its length and convoluted plot, this is a rich and rewarding read.
Definition of convoluted adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
