Word: convolution
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
vo
lu
tion
Definition: One 360° turn in a spring or similar helix. A keyring contains 2 convolutions.
Morphemes:
Affix: convolute
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Coiled such that one edge is inside, and one outside the coil, giving a spiral effect in cross section.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: convolūtum
Language: la
Decoded: convolutum
PoS: Participle
Meaning: coiled
Affix: -ion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: an action or process, or the result of an action or process
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -iō
Language: la
Decoded: -io
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form abstract nouns from verbs.