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单词 volution
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Definition of volution in English:

volution

noun vəˈl(j)uːʃ(ə)nvəˈluʃən
  • 1literary A rolling or revolving motion.

  • 2A single turn of a spiral or coil.

    Synonyms
    loop, twist, turn, curl, hoop, roll, ring, twirl, gyre, whorl, scroll, curlicue, convolution

Origin

Late 15th century; from late Latin volutio(n-), from Latin volut- 'rolled', from the verb volvere.

Rhymes

ablution, absolution, allocution, attribution, circumlocution, circumvolution, Confucian, constitution, contribution, convolution, counter-revolution, destitution, dilution, diminution, distribution, electrocution, elocution, evolution, execution, institution, interlocution, irresolution, Lilliputian, locution, perlocution, persecution, pollution, prosecution, prostitution, restitution, retribution, Rosicrucian, solution, substitution
 
 

Definition of volution in US English:

volution

nounvəˈluʃənvəˈlo͞oSHən
  • 1literary A rolling or revolving motion.

  • 2A single turn of a spiral or coil.

    Synonyms
    loop, twist, turn, curl, hoop, roll, ring, twirl, gyre, whorl, scroll, curlicue, convolution

Origin

Late 15th century; from late Latin volutio(n-), from Latin volut- ‘rolled’, from the verb volvere.

 
 
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