Definitions
- Describing a complex or intricate system or process. - Referring to a twisted or coiled shape or pattern. - Talking about a long and complicated argument or explanation.
- Describing something that is difficult to understand or deal with. - Referring to a situation or problem that involves many different parts or factors. - Talking about a process or task that requires a lot of effort or time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not simple or easy.
- 2Both can refer to a process, system, or situation that is difficult to understand or deal with.
- 3Both can be used to describe a problem or task that requires a lot of effort or time.
What is the difference?
- 1Shape: Convoluted refers to a twisted or coiled shape or pattern, while complicated does not have a specific shape connotation.
- 2Structure: Convoluted emphasizes complexity in structure or organization, while complicated can refer to complexity in any aspect.
- 3Clarity: Complicated suggests difficulty in understanding, while convoluted implies difficulty in following or untangling.
- 4Usage: Convoluted is less common and more formal than complicated.
Remember this!
Convoluted and complicated both describe something that is not simple or easy. However, the difference between them lies in their emphasis and usage. Convoluted emphasizes complexity in structure or organization, often referring to a long and complicated argument or explanation. On the other hand, complicated can refer to complexity in any aspect, such as a difficult problem or task. It suggests difficulty in understanding and is more commonly used than convoluted.
