Definition

A quality or state of being twisted or having many turns and curves.

Example

The anfractuosity of the river made it difficult to navigate.

Conversation

Have you ever explored that cave near the lake?

No, I haven't! Is it worth checking out?

Definitely! It has a lot of anfractuosity, making it really interesting to navigate.

That sounds cool! I love places with twists and turns.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Anfractuosity is formed from "anfractuosus" (from Latin, meaning winding or full of twists) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word describes the state of being winding or having many twists and turns.

Memory Tip

Imagine a path that is 'winding' ('anfractuosus') and think of the '-ity' as indicating a state. This helps you remember that 'anfractuosity' refers to the condition of being full of twists.

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