Tortuousness (Noun)
Meaning 1
A tortuous and twisted shape or position; "they built a tree house in the tortuosities of its boughs"; "the acrobat performed incredible contortions".
Classification
Nouns denoting two and three dimensional shapes.
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Meaning 2
Puzzling complexity.
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The plot of the novel was criticized for its tortuousness, with many readers finding it difficult to follow the complex web of characters and subplots.
- The philosopher's argument was marred by tortuousness, with overly convoluted language and circuitous reasoning that obscured the main point.
- The lawyer's explanation of the contract's fine print was marked by tortuousness, leaving the client bewildered and unsure of what she was signing.
- The puzzle's tortuousness was its greatest challenge, requiring solvers to navigate a maze of interconnected clues and subtle hints.
- The economist's model was criticized for its tortuousness, with many variables and assumptions that made it difficult to understand or replicate.