circumvolution

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Noun circumvolution has 1 sense

circumvolution - the act of turning or winding or folding around a central axis
--₁ is a kind of rotation, rotary motion

Derived form: verb circumvolve₁

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Circumvolution

Description

Circumvolution is a noun that refers to the act or process of moving or turning around in a circular or spiral pattern.

Senses:

Sense 1:

The act of moving in a circular or spiral pattern.

Example sentences:

His circumvolution around the room was mesmerizing.
The dancer's circumvolutions on the stage captured the audience's attention.

Sense 2:

A complex or involved process that revolves around a central theme or idea.

Example sentences:

The book provides a circumvolution of ideas regarding the nature of consciousness.
The research paper is a circumvolution of theories on climate change.

Sense 3:

A local term used in some communities to describe a specific traditional dance.

Example sentences:

In the coastal region, the locals celebrate with a massive circumvolution during their annual festival.
The rhythmic sound of drums accompanied the mesmerizing circumvolutions of the dancers.