anfractuosidade
[ɐ̃.fɾak.tu.ɔ.zi.ˈda.dɨ]
nounfemininepl: anfractuosidades
tortuousness, winding nature, convolutedness
1. The quality of being anfractuoso; characterized by twists, turns, and windings; a winding or tortuous path or structure
The anfractuosidade of the mountain road made the journey long and difficult.
A anfractuosidade da estrada de montanha tornou a jornada longa e difícil.
2. In anatomy, the convoluted or intricately folded nature of brain structures
The anfractuosidade of the cerebral cortex increases its surface area.
A anfractuosidade do córtex cerebral aumenta sua área de superfície.
3. Figuratively, complexity, intricacy, or convoluted nature of something abstract
The anfractuosidade of his argument made it difficult to follow.
A anfractuosidade do seu argumento o tornou difícil de acompanhar.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →