volute Meaning & Definition
/vəˈluːt/
What Does Volute Mean?
Volute is a noun that means The characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture. It can also mean The spirals or whorls on a gastropod's shell. As an adjective, it means Of a spring: having a spiral curve on its tail.
Volute at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /vəˈluːt/ |
| Synonyms | coil, whorl and coiled |
| Plural | volutes |
Volute Definition (Noun)
- The characteristic spiral curve on an Ionic capital, widely copied in other styles and in neoclassical architecture.
- The spirals or whorls on a gastropod's shell.
- Any marine gastropod of the family Volutidae.
- The casing in a centrifugal pump, whose shape is somewhat similar to architectural volutes.
- A spiral or scroll form.
- A scroll-shaped carving at the tuning head of a stringed musical instrument, similar to architectural volutes.
Volute as an Adjective
- Of a spring: having a spiral curve on its tail.
- Rolled up in any way.
Synonyms of Volute
Volute synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
volute (plural volutes)
volute (not comparable)
Words That Rhyme With Volute
Origin of Volute
From French volute, from Italian voluta, from Latin volūta, from the feminine of volūtus, perfect passive participle of volvō. Doublet of vault.
Questions People Ask About Volute
Is volute a noun or an adjective?
Volute is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is another word for volute?
Words with a similar meaning to volute include coil, whorl and coiled. See the full list of volute synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of volute?
The plural of volute is volutes.