Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
involution
noun
/ˌɪn.vəˈluː.ʃən/
Definition
The process of turning inward or a state of being rolled up or folded in.
Examples
- Biological Involution: The involution of the uterus occurs after childbirth.
- Mathematical Involution: In mathematics, involution can refer to a function that, when applied twice, returns the original value.
- Psychological Involution: Involution in psychology may describe when a person’s thoughts become increasingly self-referential.
Meaning
Involution refers to a complex process where something becomes more complicated or convoluted, typically used in mathematical or biological contexts.
Synonyms
- Entanglement
- Convolution
- Complexity
- Roll-up
- Intricacy
