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convolutions

/ˌkɑːnvəˈluːʃənz/ /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːʃnz/

Meanings
noun
A twist or fold.

Examples :

"The brain's surface is covered in convolutions, allowing for a large surface area packed into a small space inside the skull. "
structure appearance anatomy biology physiology

Related Words

Illustration condition

condition noun

/kənˈdɪʃən/

A logical clause or phrase that a conditional statement uses. The phrase can either be true or false.

"The condition for getting a raise at work is meeting your quarterly targets. "

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration ingredients

ingredients noun

/ɪnˈɡriːdiənts/ /ɪnˈɡriːdɪənts/

One of the substances present in a mixture, especially food.

"The cake recipe lists flour, sugar, and eggs as the main ingredients. "

Illustration instructions

instructions noun

/ɪnˈstɹʌkʃənz/

The act of instructing, teaching, or furnishing with information or knowledge.

"Instruction will be provided on how to handle difficult customers."

Illustration convoluted

convoluted verb

/-vəʊ-/ /ˈkɑnvəˌlutəd/

To make unnecessarily complex.

"Instead of explaining the simple process directly, the teacher convoluted the instructions with unnecessary details, leaving the students confused. "

Illustration assembling

assembling verb

/əˈsɛmblɪŋ/ /æˈsɛmblɪŋ/

To put together.

"He assembled the model ship."

Illustration mesmerizing

mesmerizing verb

/ˈmɛzməˌraɪzɪŋ/ /ˈmɛzməˌraɪsɪŋ/

To exercise mesmerism on; to affect another person, such as to heal or soothe, through the use of animal magnetism.

"The hypnotist mesmerized the student, calming her anxiety before the presentation. "

Illustration bookshelf

bookshelf noun

/ˈbʊkˌʃɛlf/

A shelf or shelves for storing books for easy visual reference.

"The student placed her textbooks on the bookshelf after class. "

Illustration intricate

intricate adjective

/ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/ /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.keɪt/

Having a great deal of fine detail or complexity.

"The architecture of this clock is very intricate."

Illustration confusing

confusing verb

/kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/

To puzzle, perplex, baffle, bewilder (somebody).

"The complicated instructions for the new software program confused many of the employees. "

Illustration highlighting

highlighting verb

/ˈhaɪˌlaɪtɪŋ/ /ˈhaɪˌlaɪɾɪŋ/

To make prominent; emphasize.

"The teacher was highlighting the important vocabulary words in the textbook. "