HyperDic: convolution

English > 3 senses of the word convolution:
NOUNshapeconvolution, whirl, swirl, vortexthe shape of something rotating rapidly
bodyconvolution, gyrusa convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain
actconvolutionthe action of coiling or twisting or winding together
convolution > pronunciation
Soundskaa'nvahluw.shahn
RhymesAachen ... Zukerman: 2572 rhymes with ahn...
English > convolution: 3 senses > noun 1, shape
MeaningThe shape of something rotating rapidly.
Synonymswhirl, swirl, vortex
Broaderround shapeA shape that is curved and without sharp angles
Spanishconvolución, remolino, voluta, vórtice
Catalanremolí
English > convolution: 3 senses > noun 2, body
MeaningA convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain.
Synonymgyrus
Part ofcerebrumanterior portion of the brain consisting of two hemispheres
Narrowercentral gyrusEither of two gyri on either side of the central sulcus
frontal gyrusAny of the convolutions of the outer surface of the frontal lobe of the cerebrum
occipital gyrusAny of the convolutions of the outer surface of the occipital lobe of the cerebrum
parietal gyrusAny of the convolutions of the outer surface of the parietal lobe of the cerebrum
temporal gyrusAny of the convolutions of the outer surface of the temporal lobe of the cerebrum
Broaderstructure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structureA particular complex anatomical part of a living thing
Spanishcircunvolución, giro
Catalancircumvolució
English > convolution: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe action of coiling or twisting or winding together.
Broaderchange of shapeAn action / action that changes the shape / shape of something
Verbsconvolve, convolutecurl, wind, or twist together

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