Infolding: meaning, definitions and examples
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infolding
[ ɪnˈfoʊldɪŋ ]
folding technique
Infolding refers to the technique of folding something within itself. This is often used in various contexts like origami or in scientific descriptions when talking about cellular structures. In a broader sense, it can describe any action of folding material or merging layers together. Infolding might be applied in contexts involving geometry, biology, and art.
Synonyms
internal folding, inward folding, layering
Examples of usage
- The artist demonstrated infolding techniques in her workshop.
- Cells undergo infolding during the process of mitosis.
- The fabric exhibited an infolding style that added depth to the design.
Translations
Translations of the word "infolding" in other languages:
🇵🇹 dobrar para dentro
🇮🇳 अंदर मोड़ना
🇩🇪 falten
🇮🇩 melipat ke dalam
🇺🇦 згортати всередину
🇵🇱 zaginanie do wewnątrz
🇯🇵 内側に折りたたむ
🇫🇷 plier vers l'intérieur
🇪🇸 plegar hacia adentro
🇹🇷 içeri katlamak
🇰🇷 안으로 접다
🇸🇦 طوي إلى الداخل
🇨🇿 ohýbat dovnitř
🇸🇰 ohýbanie dovnútra
🇨🇳 向内折叠
🇸🇮 zložiti navznoter
🇮🇸 fella inn
🇰🇿 ішке бүгу
🇬🇪 შიგნით დაკეცვა
🇦🇿 daxilə qatlama
🇲🇽 plegar hacia adentro
Etymology
The term 'infolding' is derived from the prefix 'in-', meaning 'within,' and the root word 'fold,' which has Old English origins related to the act of bending or turning over. The word 'fold' can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic *folðan, meaning 'to turn or fold.' The combination reflects a concept of layering or nesting within itself. The term is relatively modern and typically finds usage in scientific, artistic, and technical languages to describe processes or techniques notably in biology where it might reference structures like the inner folds of the brain or membranes. Infolding suggests a dynamic and complex relationship between different elements, emphasizing the action of integration or compaction.