circumvo'lutory
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circumvolution (ˌsɜːkəmvəˈluːʃən) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 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 |
| [C15: from Medieval Latin circumvolūtiō, from Latin circumvolvere, from | |
| circumvo'lutory | |
| —adj | |
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