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circumvolution

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun circumvolution has 1 sense
  1. 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.

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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.

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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.

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