Definition of 'circumvolution'

Word Frequency

circumvolution in British

(ˌsɜːkəmvəˈluːʃən )

noun

the act of turning, winding, or folding around a central axis

a single complete turn, cycle, or fold

anything winding or sinuous

a roundabout course or procedure

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

the act of rolling or turning around a center or axis

a fold, twist, or spiral

a circuitous course or form

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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Definition of circumvolution from the Collins English Dictionary

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Scrabble score for 'circumvolution': 23

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