circumvolution

Examples

• All

• The circumvolution of the galaxy is fascinating.

• He marveled at the circumvolution of the staircase as it spiraled upwards.

• The circumvolution of the vine around the trellis added a decorative touch to the garden.

• There are many circumvolutions in the design of the sculpture.

• The circumvolution of the planet around the sun takes approximately 365 days.

• In mathematics, the circumvolution of the spiral can be explained through intricate equations.

• The artist depicted a circumvolution of colors in the painting, illustrating motion around a central point.

Synonyms

T

to turn

vscircumvolution

∞ 1.0

Move something so it faces a different direction or side

often indicates winding or folding motions beyond a simple change of direction

R

rotation

vscircumvolution

54 2.8

Turning around a central point, for example the Earth spinning once

includes winding or folding motions beyond simple circular movement

R

revolution

vscircumvolution

• Specialized

45 3.5

One complete turn around a central point, like a planet or wheel

can involve repeated winding or folding not only one complete turn

W

winding

vscircumvolution

2 3.1

A curved part of a road or river

focuses on the shape while the key denotes the action of wrapping around an axis

T

twisting

vscircumvolution

1 2.4

Turning something around quickly so it spins

is generally slower or broader including winding and folding movements

R

rotary motion

vscircumvolution

• Specialized

3.6

Movement in which something spins around a fixed line

is used more generally to include winding and folding around the axis

G

gyration

vscircumvolution

8.0

One complete turn, like a wheel or a dancer

often covers winding or folding actions not limited to one full cycle

C

coiling

vscircumvolution

4.4

Has a spiral shape like a snake or rope

is about the action of winding or folding around a central axis

C

circumduction

vscircumvolution

• Specialized

9.9

A circular movement of an arm, leg, or eye where the far end moves and the near end stays still

is broader applying to general wrapping or folding around an axis

V

volutation

vscircumvolution

• Archaic

9.9

A rolling movement like waves or wheels

is the modern broad term used for wrapping or folding motions

How Coiled

to spiral

39 4.0

circumvolution

• Specialized

9.9

to coil

7 3.8

to curl

173 1.1

to twist

231 1.7

turn

485 1.0

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology