circumvolution

noun

cir·cum·vo·lu·tion sər-ˌkəm-və-ˈlü-shən

ˌsər-kəm-vō-

: an act or instance of turning around an axis

Word History

Etymology

Middle English cyrcumvolucyoun, borrowed from Medieval Latin circumvolūtiōn-, circumvolūtiō "rotation, revolution," from Latin circumvolū-, variant stem of circumvolvere "to cause to revolve, twine or coil round," from circum- circum- + volvere "to set in a circular course, cause to roll" — more at wallow entry 1

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of circumvolution was in the 15th century

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“Circumvolution.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/circumvolution. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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