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- [in-vuh-loo-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn vəˈlu ʃən/
- /ɪnvəˈluːʃn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [in-vuh-loo-shuh n]
- /ˌɪn vəˈlu ʃən/
Definitions of involution word
- noun involution an act or instance of involving or entangling; involvement. 1
- noun involution the state of being involved. 1
- noun involution something complicated. 1
- noun involution Botany, Zoology. a rolling up or folding in upon itself. a part so formed. 1
- noun involution Biology. retrograde development; degeneration. 1
- noun involution Physiology. the regressive changes in the body occurring with old age. 1
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Origin of involution
First appearance:
before 1605 One of the 40% oldest English words
First recorded in 1605-15, involution is from the Medieval Latin word involūtiōn- (stem of involūtiō). See involute, -ion
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Parts of speech for Involution
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involution popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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involution usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for involution
noun involution
- braid — Braid is a narrow piece of decorated cloth or twisted threads, which is used to decorate clothes or curtains.
- tendril — a threadlike, leafless organ of climbing plants, often growing in spiral form, which attaches itself to or twines round some other body, so as to support the plant.
- twine — a strong thread or string composed of two or more strands twisted together.
- convolution — Convolutions are curves on an object or design that has a lot of curves.
- lap — the act of lapping liquid.
Antonyms for involution
noun involution
- line — a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.
- straightness — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
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