convolution (redirected from Nonlinear convolution)

con·vo·lu·tion  (knv-lshn)

n.

1. A form or part that is folded or coiled.

2. One of the convex folds of the surface of the brain.

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convo·lution·al adj.

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convolution [ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən]

n

1. a twisting together; a turn, twist, or coil

2. an intricate, involved, or confused matter or condition

3. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Also called gyrus any of the numerous convex folds or ridges of the surface of the brain

convolutional , convolutionary adj

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	convolution - the shape of something rotating rapidly swirl, vortex, whirl round shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
	2.	convolution - a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain gyrus anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure" frontal gyrus - any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum temporal gyrus - any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum parietal gyrus - any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the parietal lobe of the cerebrum occipital gyrus - any of the convolutions of the outer surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum cerebrum - anterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres; dominant part of the brain in humans central gyrus - either of two gyri on either side of the central sulcus
	3.	convolution - the action of coiling or twisting or winding together change of shape - an action that changes the shape of something

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convolution

noun twist, complexity, intricacy, contortion, winding, curl, loop, spiral, coil, coiling, helix, undulation, curlicue the size, shape and convolutions of the human brain

Translations

convolution [ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən] N → circunvolución f

convolution

n usu pl (= coil) → Windung f; (of plot) → Verschlungenheit f no pl; (of style) → Gewundenheit f no pl; (of theory) → Kompliziertheit f

convolution [ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən] n (frm) (curve) → circonvoluzione f (Art) → voluta (fig) (of argument) → involuzione f