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circumvolution

UK
/ˌsɜː.kəm.vəˈluː.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɜr.kəm.vəˈluː.ʃən/

Translations

circumvolutionnoun
circumvolutions
pl
UK
/ˌsɜː.kəm.vəˈluː.ʃən/
US
/ˌsɜr.kəm.vəˈluː.ʃən/
The circumvolution of the planets around the sun is a fundamental concept in astronomy.
La circonvolution des planètes autour du soleil est un concept fondamental en astronomie.
Synonyms
coil
twist
spiral
turn
revolution
loop

Definitions

circumvolutionnoun
The act of turning or winding around a central point or axis.
The circumvolution of the planets around the sun is a fundamental concept in astronomy.
A winding or circular movement or path.
The circumvolution of the river created a natural boundary for the village.
A coil, convolution, or spiral form; something that is wound or folded upon itself.
The circumvolutions of the vine wrapped tightly around the trellis.
Anatomy: a convolution or gyrus of the brain.
Damage to the frontal circumvolutions can impair decision-making abilities.
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