[ˈɛvəl(j)uːt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a curve which is the locus of the centres of curvature of another curve (its involute)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from Latin evolutus, past participle of evolvere ‘roll out’ (see evolve)

[ˈɛvəl(j)uːt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- rolled outwards at the edges
(e.g: an evolute shell)


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Origin:
early 18th century: from Latin evolutus, past participle of evolvere ‘roll out’ (see evolve)