CONVOLUTION

convolution

(noun) the action of coiling or twisting or winding together

gyrus, convolution

(noun) a convex fold or elevation in the surface of the brain

whirl, swirl, vortex, convolution

(noun) the shape of something rotating rapidly

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

convolution (countable and uncountable, plural convolutions)

A twist or fold.

Any of the folds on the surface of the brain.

The shape of something rotating; a vortex.

State or condition of being convoluted.

(mathematics) A form of moving average.

(computing) A function which maps a tuple of sequences into a sequence of tuples.

One 360° turn in a spring or similar helix. A keyring contains 2 convolutions.

Source: Wiktionary

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Con`vo*lu"tion, n.

1. The act of rolling anything upon itself, or one thing upon another; a winding motion. O'er the calm sea, in convolution swift, The feathered eddy floats. Thomson.

2. The state of being rolled upon itself, or rolled or doubled together; a tortuous or sinuous winding or fold, as of something rolled or folded upon itself. Blackmore.

3. (Anat.)

Definition: An irregular, tortuous folding of an organ or part; as, the convolutions of the intestines; the cerebral convolutions. See Brain.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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