convolution

[ kon-vuh-loo-shuhn ]
/ ˌkɒn vəˈlu ʃən /

noun

a rolled up or coiled condition.
a rolling or coiling together.
a turn of anything coiled; whorl.
Anatomy. one of the sinuous folds or ridges of the surface of the brain.

Origin of convolution

1535–45; < Latin convolūt- (see convolute) + -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM convolution

con·vo·lu·tion·al, con·vo·lu·tion·ar·y [kon-vuh-loo-shuh-ner-ee] /ˌkɒn vəˈlu ʃəˌnɛr i/, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for convolution

convolution
/ (ˌkɒnvəˈluːʃən) /

noun

a twisting together; a turn, twist, or coil
an intricate, involved, or confused matter or condition
Also called: gyrus any of the numerous convex folds or ridges of the surface of the brain

Derived forms of convolution

convolutional or convolutionary, adjective

Medical definitions for convolution

convolution
[ kŏn′və-lōōshən ]

n.

A form or part that is folded or coiled.
One of the convex folds of the surface of the brain.