convolution
UK/,kɒnvə'luːʃ(ə)n/US/.kɒnvә'lu:ʃәn/
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Definitions
n.
A coil, twist, or complex winding shape
回旋；卷绕；褶皱
n.
Something extremely complicated or intricate
错综复杂之处
n.
A mathematical operation combining two functions
（数学）卷积
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcon-together, with
+
-ionact, process, state
=convolution
con- (together) + volut (rolled) + -ion = 'a rolling together.' Literally a coiled fold (like the convolutions of the brain); figuratively a tangled complexity; in math, a specific operation that 'folds' two functions together.
Root vol still carries 50 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.mathematical convolution数学卷积
- 2.the convolutions of the brain大脑的沟回
- 3.endless convolutions无尽的曲折
Example Sentences
- 1.
The convolutions of the human brain increase its surface area.
- 2.
I got lost in the convolutions of the tax regulations.
- 3.
Convolution is a core operation in deep learning.