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convoluted

/ˈkɒnvəluːtɪd/
con · vo · lut · ed ˈkɒn · və · luː · tɪd
English Definition
adj. complex; twisted; complicated
中文释义
复杂的，费解的
Significado en Español
enrevesado, complicado
한국어 뜻
복잡한, 뒤얽힌
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
phức tạp, rối rắm
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Example Sentence

The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I got lost.

电影的情节如此复杂，我都搞糊涂了。

Synonyms
intricate complex perplexing
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
con-(together) + volu(turn) + ted → complex, convoluted.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to the word “convoluted” as used in the sentence: The instructions for the new game were so convoluted that none of the players knew how to get started.

  1. A Clear
  2. B Intricate
  3. C Simple
  4. D Direct
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B — Intricate. “convoluted” means adj. complex; twisted; complicated

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

His ______ explanation was so twisted that no one could possibly follow it.

  1. A simple
  2. B clear
  3. C convoluted
  4. D straightforward
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C — convoluted. “convoluted” means adj. complex; twisted; complicated

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Common questions about “convoluted”

What does “convoluted” mean?

convoluted — adj. complex; twisted; complicated. In Chinese: 复杂的，费解的.

How do you pronounce “convoluted”?

convoluted is pronounced /ˈkɒnvəluːtɪd/. It breaks into 4 syllables: con · vo · lut · ed.

How do you use “convoluted” in a sentence?

The plot of the movie was so convoluted that I got lost. (电影的情节如此复杂，我都搞糊涂了。)

What are synonyms for “convoluted”?

intricate, complex, perplexing — all close in meaning to convoluted (adj. complex; twisted; complicated).

Is “convoluted” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. convoluted appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “convoluted”?

con-(together) + volu(turn) + ted → complex, convoluted.

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