Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tortuosity
noun
/ˌtɔːr.tʃuˈɒs.ɪ.ti/
Definition
The state of being tortuous; a twisted or winding condition.
Examples
- The tortuosity of the river made it difficult to navigate.
- In mathematics, the tortuosity of a path can impact calculations in geometry.
- The tortuosity of his explanation left everyone confused.
Meaning
Tortuosity refers to the quality of being twisted or having many curves and bends, often used to describe a complex path or a convoluted process.
Synonyms
- twistiness
- curviness
- convolution
- meandering
