Definition

The state of being twisted or bent, often referring to a winding path or structure.

Example

The tortuosity of the river made it difficult to navigate.

Conversation

Have you ever noticed the tortuosity of that old path in the park?

Yeah, it really twists and turns all over the place!

I wonder why they chose such a winding route instead of a straight one.

Maybe they wanted to make the walk more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tortuosity → It is formed from "tortus" (meaning twisted) and the suffix "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word describes the quality of being twisted or having many curves.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'twisted' ('tortus') to remember that 'tortuosity' refers to the state of being twisted or having many curves.

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