convolve

UK: /kənˈvɒlv/ US: (kən volv′)

Inflections of 'convolve' (v): (⇒ conjugate)

convolves

v 3rd person singular

convolving

v pres p

convolved

v past

convolved

v past p

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

con•volve  (kən volv′), v.i., v.t., -volved, -volv•ing. 

1. to roll or wind together;
   coil;
   twist.

• Latin convolvere, equivalent. to con- con- + volvere to roll, turn, twist
• 1590–1600

con•volve′ment, n. 

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convolve / kənˈvɒlv/ verb

1. to wind or roll together; coil; twist

Etymology: 16th Century: from Latin convolvere; see convolute