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infolding

infolding

8.9
A surface that turns inward to form a small pocket
  • noun
  • /ɪnˈfoʊldɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : plegamiento
  • The infolding of the fabric created a small pocket for the hidden stitch.

Examples

  • During the experiment, the infolding of the membrane allowed researchers to observe the internal process closely.

  • The architect designed a structure with an infolding wall that enhances its aesthetic appeal.

  • A horizontal infolding (an indentation at the left or right side) violates the concept of the VRP that prescribes a strict vertical organization of only one maximum and one minimum per F0 value.

    Academic text (2011)

Synonyms

intussusception
vsinfolding
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A folding of part of a structure inward that forms a pocket

describes outer layer folding inward rather than a part folding inside itself
invagination
vsinfolding
  • Specialized
9.9

A fold inward in body tissue that makes a pouch or pocket

is a general outer layer folding inward to make a surface pocket
introversion
vsinfolding
  • Specialized
7.5

A body part folds inward in a living thing

focuses on outer layer folding inward to create a pocket in a surface

How Deep

infolding
  • Specialized
8.9
indentation
13 3.7
fold
84 2.4

Surface Forms

infolding singular
infoldings plural

Morphology

infolding = infold (transparent) = in + fold + ing

This is a regular deverbal noun from 'infold' meaning the act or process of folding inward.

Etymology

The word infolding comes from the parts in- meaning 'into' and fold meaning 'to bend' or 'to double over'. So infolding is folding 'into' something, making a pocket or inward curve in a surface.