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Definition of 'circumvolution'

Word Frequency

circumvolution in British

(ˌsɜːkəmvəˈluːʃən )
noun
1. 
the act of turning, winding, or folding around a central axis
2. 
a single complete turn, cycle, or fold
3. 
anything winding or sinuous
4. 
a roundabout course or procedure
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Derived forms
circumvolutory (ˌcircumvoˈlutory)
  adjective
Word origin of 'circumvolution'
C15: from Medieval Latin circumvolūtiō, from Latin circumvolvere, from circum- + volvere to roll
Word Frequency

circumvolution in American

(ˌsɜrkəmvəˈluʃən ; sʉrˌkəmvəlo̅oˈshən)
noun
1. 
the act of rolling or turning around a center or axis
2. 
a fold, twist, or spiral
3. 
a circuitous course or form
Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.
Word origin of 'circumvolution'
ME circumvolucioun < ML circumvolutio < L circumvolutus, pp. of circumvolvere: see circumvolve

Trends of 'circumvolution'

Used Rarely. circumvolution is in the lower 50% of commonly used words in the Collins dictionary

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