obvolute

ob·vo·lute

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ob-vuh-loot]
- /ˈɒb vəˌlut/
- /ˈɒbvəlˌuːt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ob-vuh-loot]
- /ˈɒb vəˌlut/

Definitions of obvolute word

adjective obvolute rolled or turned in. 1
adjective obvolute Botany. noting or pertaining to a vernation in which two leaves are folded together in the bud so that one half of each is exterior and the other interior. 1
noun obvolute (of a leaf) having a margin that alternately overlaps and is overlapped by that of an opposing leaf. 1
adjective obvolute (of leaves or petals in the bud) folded so that the margins overlap each other 0
adjective obvolute turned in or rolled 0
adjective obvolute having overlapping margins 0

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Origin of obvolute

First appearance:

before 1750

One of the 47% newest English words

1750-60; < Latin obvolūtus (past participle of obvolvere to cover by wrapping up), equivalent to ob- ob- + volū-, base of volvere to turn, roll + -tus past participle suffix; see volute

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Parts of speech for Obvolute

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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obvolute popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

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Synonyms for obvolute

adjective obvolute

imbricated — Overlapping, like scales or roof-tiles; intertwined.
jugate — Botany. having the leaflets in pairs, as a pinnate leaf.
lapstrake — clinker-built (def 2).

All 3 Synonyms of obvolute