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convoluted

1 of 1adjective
/ˈkɑnvəˌlutɪd/
Forms:more convoluted,most convoluted
1

(of sentences, explanations, arguments, etc.) long and difficult to understand, often due to complexity or excessive detail

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  • The lawyer's convoluted argument confused the jury rather than clarifying the case.
  • His convoluted explanation only added to the confusion about the project.
  • The writer's convoluted sentences made the book challenging to read.
  • The professor's convoluted lecture on quantum mechanics was hard for the students to follow.
  • The contract was filled with convoluted language, making it nearly impossible to interpret.
2

formed through the process of rolling or winding an object or material lengthwise around its own axis

  • The convoluted shape of the coral reef made navigation difficult.
  • The convoluted design of the machine required careful assembly.
  • The path through the forest was convoluted, winding through dense trees and sharp turns.
  • The convoluted structure of the protein helped it perform its specific function.
  • The walnut had a convoluted shell that made it tricky to crack open.
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