convolution
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Definition of convolution
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Synonyms for convolution
Synonyms
complexity, complicacy, complication, difficulty, intricacy
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MiB: International at least avoids the dizzying time-travel convolutions that marred the third installment in this franchise, plus there are a number of amusing callbacks to the prior films. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Review: Men in Black: International is a solid addition to the popular franchise," 14 June 2019 Today, one of the most popular digital techniques is called convolution reverb, which uses recordings of the acoustics of real spaces to produce highly realistic simulations of those spaces. — Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, "Cave acoustics can help sculpt more realistic sounds in digital space," 14 Nov. 2018 It’s hard to keep up with the convolutions of the Brexit debate in Britain. — Stephen Fidler, WSJ, "The Tortuous Road to a Brexit Customs Deal," 12 May 2018 There are many more convolutions to the predicted end of the world, which the Express outlines in confusing and befuddling detail. — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, "No, the world isn't ending later this month. We hope.," 13 Apr. 2018 When the association finally triumphed last month — with the caps’ permanent dissolution — a saga marked by legislative twists and convolutions, procrastination and budgeting witchcraft finally came to an end. — Washington Post, "Tucked into the budget deal, long-awaited gifts to some health-care providers," 6 Mar. 2018 There is more talk about the world and its convolutions than ever before. — Michael Wolff, Town & Country, "Superiority Complex," 20 May 2013 During the same time slot, in the same New School building, the trumpeter Jonathan Finlayson put his agile band Sicilian Defense through its paces, turning a tricky set of formal convolutions into something sharp and gleaming. — Nate Chinen, New York Times, "Preview NYC Winter Jazzfest in 7 Tracks JAN. 4, 2017," 8 Jan. 2017 Part David Duchovny, part Luke Wilson, his portrayal of a scruffy loser with a quick wit and a Jesus streak drives the film through its profane convolutions. — Hugh Hart, WIRED, "Movies: In Theaters This Week (Oct. 31)," 29 Oct. 2008These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'convolution.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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convolution
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Medical Definition of convolution
— called also gyrus
— compare sulcusOther Words from convolution
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adjective