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circumvolution

cir·cum·vo·lu·tion
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sur-kuh m-vuh-loo-shuh n]
    • /ˌsɜr kəm vəˈlu ʃən/
    • /ˌsɜːk.əm.və.ˈljuː.ʃən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sur-kuh m-vuh-loo-shuh n]
    • /ˌsɜr kəm vəˈlu ʃən/

Definitions of circumvolution word

  • noun circumvolution the act of turning, winding, or folding around a central axis 3
  • noun circumvolution a single complete turn, cycle, or fold 3
  • noun circumvolution anything winding or sinuous 3
  • noun circumvolution a roundabout course or procedure 3
  • noun circumvolution the act of rolling or turning around a center or axis 3
  • noun circumvolution a fold, twist, or spiral 3
See all 15 definitions of circumvolution

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Origin of circumvolution

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; late Middle English < Medieval Latin circumvolūtiōn- (stem of circumvolūtiō), equivalent to Latin circumvolūt(us) (past participle of circumvolvere to circumvolve) (circum- circum- + volū- past participle stem of volvere to roll + -tus past participle suffix) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Circumvolution

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Circumvolution

circumvolution popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

circumvolution usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for circumvolution

noun circumvolution

  • whirl — to turn around, spin, or rotate rapidly: The merry-go-round whirled noisily.
  • convolution — Convolutions are curves on an object or design that has a lot of curves.
  • circulation — The circulation of a newspaper or magazine is the number of copies that are sold each time it is produced.
  • turn — to cause to move around on an axis or about a center; rotate: to turn a wheel.
  • gyration — the act of gyrating; circular or spiral motion; revolution; rotation; whirling.
All 9 Synonyms of circumvolution

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