Convolute (Adjective)
Meaning
Rolled longitudinally upon itself; "a convolute petal".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The architect carefully designed the convolute roof to create a unique and striking visual effect.
- In this rare species of orchid, each petal is a delicate, convolute shape that unfurls at night.
- The designer used a convolute motif to create a sense of movement and energy in her sculpture.
- This convolute arrangement of the tendril allows the vine to grasp and twine more effectively.
- By carefully observing the convolute shape of the fossilized leaf, scientists were able to reconstruct the ancient ecosystem.