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Where does “convolution” come from?

Convolution comes from Latin convolutus, the past participle of convolvere, meaning to roll together, from the prefix con- and volvere, to roll.

convolution (English): A twist or fold; Any of the folds on the surface...

Definitions

  1. A twist or fold; Any of the folds on the surface...

Ancestry of “convolution”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Latinconvolutuscoiled; interwoven, interlaced
2Latinconvolvō—
3Latincōn-—
4Latincumwith, along with; at; -fold
5Old LatincomAlternative form of cum
6Proto-Italickomwith, along, at
7Proto-Indo-Europeanḱómbeside, near, by, with
8Proto-Indo-EuropeanḱeDeictic particle, here; Post-positional...
9Middle Englishkyt—
10Germankitt—
11Old High Germankuti—
12Proto-West Germanickwidugum, resin
13Proto-Germanickweduzresin
14Proto-Indo-Europeangʷet-resin, gum; to say, speak
15Proto-Indo-Europeangū-to bend; curve; arch; vault; to bow, bend, arch,...

Words derived from “convolution”

  • deconvolution
  • convolutional
  • convolutionally
  • autoconvolution
  • deconvolutional
  • convolutionless
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