Involution

Pronunciation: /ˈɪnˈvoʊˈɫuˈtiˈaɪˌɑn/

Involution (noun)

  1. a complicated process or situation that is difficult to understand.
  2. a mathematical operation where a number is raised to a power.
  3. the shrinking of an organ or tissue after it has grown.

Examples

  • The involution of the project took longer than expected.
  • Understanding the involution of the system requires expertise.

Common collocations: undergo involution, involution process, perform involution, involution calculation, undergo involution

Synonyms of Involution

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Involution

  • when referring to reducing complexity