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convoluted

/-vəʊ-/
verb

  1. To make unnecessarily complex.

  2. To fold or coil into numerous overlapping layers.

adjective

  1. Having numerous overlapping coils or folds; convolute.

    Similar: meandrine, obvolute, torquated, tortuous

  2. Complex, complicated, or intricate.

    "He gave a convoluted explanation that amounted to little more than a weak excuse for his absence."

Synonymsmeandrine, obvolute, torquated, tortuous
Antonymsunconvoluted, unconvoluted

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