Convolute: meaning, definitions and examples

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convolute

 

[ หˆkษ’nvษ™luหt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in mathematics

To convolute means to fold one function over another, resulting in a new function. This process is used in signal processing and image analysis to combine two functions in a unique way.

Synonyms

combine, fold, merge.

Examples of usage

  • The two functions are convoluted to create a new signal.
  • After convoluting the data, we can extract meaningful information.
  • The convoluted image highlights specific features.
Context #2 | Verb

in a complicated way

To convolute can also describe making something more complex or intricate than necessary. It implies twisting or entangling different elements together.

Synonyms

complicate, entangle, twist.

Examples of usage

  • He convoluted the plot of the movie with unnecessary subplots.
  • Don't convolute the issue with irrelevant details.

Translations

Translations of the word "convolute" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verschachteln

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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawijaฤ‡

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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enrouler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enrollar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kฤฑvฤฑrmak

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠู„ู

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zamotaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทๆ›ฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapletati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรฆkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะธั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolaลŸdฤฑrmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enrollar

Etymology

The word 'convolute' originated in the mid-19th century from the Latin word 'convolutus', which means 'rolled up'. It was first used in a mathematical context before expanding to describe complex and twisted situations.

See also: convoluted, volute.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,689 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.