revolute
- adjective
- /ˈrɛvəˌluːt/
- Specialized
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revoluto
- She noticed the revolute edges of the parchment as she unrolled the ancient scroll.
Examples
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The map's revolute border made it difficult to lay completely flat on the table.
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The old photograph had revolute corners from years of being handled.
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The revolute edges of the paper made it easy to fold.
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This fabric is revolute at the edges, giving it a unique look.
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The map's revolute edges curled up when I tried to spread it out on the table.
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She admired the revolute edges of the parchment, which added character to the ancient scroll.
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The thin paper had revolute corners that made it challenging to stack neatly.
Synonyms
Bent backward, like a claw or a leaf
A body part that is bent backward, for example a tongue or uterus
Bent so it points backward or downward, like hairs on some plants
Antonyms
How Rolled
Surface Forms
Morphology
revolute = volute (semi-transparent) = re + volute
The prefix 're-' typically implies repetition or backward motion, but the specific meaning of 'revolute' is specialized and not immediately clear from its parts.
Etymology
Revolute comes from the Latin parts re- meaning 'back' and volvere meaning 'to roll'. So a revolute edge is literally 'rolled back', like a photograph corner that curls after being handled.