1. the quality or state of being twisted, winding, or full of turns and curves
2. extreme complexity or devious character
Usage: often used to describe reasoning or behavior

Examples

• The tortuosity of the mountain road made driving difficult.
• We marveled at the tortuosity of the river as it wound through the valley.
• The tortuosity of his argument confused the jury.
• The lawyer’s tortuosity in presenting the case frustrated the judge.
• The tortuosity of the ancient castle’s corridors was designed to confuse invaders.
• Scientists measured the tortuosity of blood vessels in the study.