denote vs convolute

denote is not an adjective while convolute is an adjective.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
denote	No	No	Yes	No
convolute	No	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, convolute is a hyponym of denote; that is, convolute is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than denote:

denote: have as a meaning
convolute: practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive

denote (adjective)	convolute (adjective)
	rolled longitudinally upon itself

denote (verb)	convolute (verb)
have as a meaning	practice sophistry; change the meaning of or be vague about in order to mislead or deceive
be a sign or indication of	curl, wind, or twist together
make known; make an announcement