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    Sinuosités (en. Sinuosities)

    /sɪ.ny.o.si.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    Characteristic of a curvature or undulation.
    The sinuosities of a river add to the beauty of the landscape.
    Les sinuosités d'une rivière ajoutent à la beauté du paysage.
    Complexity of a situation or a journey.
    The sinuosities of this matter make it difficult to understand.
    Les sinuosités de cette affaire rendent difficile sa compréhension.
    Sinuous aspect of a path or road.
    The path is characterized by its sinuosities.
    Le sentier se caractérise par ses sinuosités.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sinuositas', derived from 'sinus' which means 'curve' or 'hollow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sinuosities of the mind
    Complexity of thoughts or reflections.
    sinuosités de l'esprit
    winding path
    Path full of detours and complications.
    parcours sinueux
    sinuous reflections
    Thoughts that develop in a complex manner.
    réflexions sinueuses

    Related Words

    sinuous
    Having curves or detours.
    sinueux
    wavy
    Presenting undulations or waves.
    ondulé
    meander
    It is a turn or curve in a watercourse.
    méandre

    Slang Meanings

    Slang for very complicated paths.
    This project has incredible sinuosities, impossible to follow without a map.
    Ce projet a des sinuosités incroyables, impossible de suivre sans carte.
    Used to describe a complex personality.
    He is really sinuous, always beating around the bush.
    Il est vraiment sinueux, toujours en train de tourner autour du pot.