Definition of REVOLUTE

revolute

Adj

  • Rolled or recurved on itself.
  • Having the edges rolled with the abaxial side outward.

Verb

  • to roll back, curve upwards
  • to participate in or incite a revolution or revolt

Adjective

  • Rolled backward or downward from the margin or apex.

Examples

  • The revolute edges of the old game board curled slightly with age.

Origin / Etymology

Borrowed from Latin revolūtus, perfect passive participle of revolvō (“roll back”).

Scrabble Score: 11

revolute: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
revolute: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
revolute: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

revolute: valid Words With Friends Word