Convolute is an English word with synonyms like twist or denote. Below you'll find 3 example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Convolute meaning
- To make unnecessarily complex.
- To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.
- To confuse, mix up (something) with something else.
Synonyms of Convolute
Using Convolute
- The main meaning on this page is: To make unnecessarily complex. | To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers. | To confuse, mix up (something) with something else.
- Useful related words include: twist, denote, sophisticate, pervert.
- In the example corpus, convolute often appears in combinations such as: tiny convolute.
Context around Convolute
- Average sentence length in these examples: 22.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 1 middle, 0 end
- Sentence types: 2 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Convolute
- In this selection, "convolute" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 22.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, tiny and thinks stand out and add context to how "convolute" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include but why convolute what is and the tiny convolute in my. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "convolute" sits close to words such as aaaaand, aaah and aacl, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with convolute
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
The tiny convolute thinks not being able to help myself is a terrible precedent to set. (16 words)
The tiny convolute in my brain that tries to control irony is very unhappy with me right now. (18 words)
I guess the possibility exists that Rhodes could get involved in the World Heavyweight Championship picture, but why convolute what is sure to be a fantastic, personal rivalry between Seth Rollins and CM Punk? (34 words)
I guess the possibility exists that Rhodes could get involved in the World Heavyweight Championship picture, but why convolute what is sure to be a fantastic, personal rivalry between Seth Rollins and CM Punk? (34 words)
The tiny convolute in my brain that tries to control irony is very unhappy with me right now. (18 words)
The tiny convolute thinks not being able to help myself is a terrible precedent to set. (16 words)
I guess the possibility exists that Rhodes could get involved in the World Heavyweight Championship picture, but why convolute what is sure to be a fantastic, personal rivalry between Seth Rollins and CM Punk? (34 words)
Example sentences (3)
The tiny convolute in my brain that tries to control irony is very unhappy with me right now.
The tiny convolute thinks not being able to help myself is a terrible precedent to set.
I guess the possibility exists that Rhodes could get involved in the World Heavyweight Championship picture, but why convolute what is sure to be a fantastic, personal rivalry between Seth Rollins and CM Punk?
Common combinations with convolute
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: