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con·volve
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kənˈvɒlv
/
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k
uh
n-
volv
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verb (used without object),
verb
(used with object),
con·volved,
con·volv·ing.
to roll or wind together; coil; twist.
Origin:
1590–1600;
<
Latin
convolvere,
equivalent to
con-
con-
+
volvere
to roll, turn, twist
Related forms
con·volve·ment,
noun
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convolve
(kənˈvɒlv)
—
vb
to wind or roll together; coil; twist
[C16: from Latin
convolvere;
see
convolute
]
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
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