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convolution

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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.

convo·lution·al adj.

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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.convolutionconvolution - the shape of something rotating rapidly
round shape - a shape that is curved and without sharp angles
2.convolution - a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
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

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


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He looked again and decided that it was the purple haze of the hills made dark by a convolution of the canyon wall at its back.
Lying in strange folds, courses, and convolutions, to their apprehensions, it seems more in keeping with the idea of his general might to regard that mystic part of him as the seat of his intelligence.
What thoughts were passing through the convolutions of her reptilian brain?
 
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