convolve

verb — 3 senses

convolve

verb

UK /kənˈvɒlv/ · US /kənˈvɑlv/

Etymology Borrowed from Latin convolvere (“roll together”), from con- (“together”) + volvō (“roll”); see voluble, volute, and compare involve, evolve, revolve.

1

To roll together, or one part on another

2

Mathematics, Sciences To form the convolution of something with something else

3

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences To compute the convolution function

Antonyms
deconvolve
Derived terms
convolvability, convolvable, convolver, reconvolve, unconvolved
Related terms
convolute, convoluted, convolution

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