Involution (disambiguation)

Involution (disambiguation)

Involution may refer to:

In mathematics:
* Involution, a function that is its own inverse.
* Involute, a construction in the differential geometry of curves.

In biology:
* Involution (biology), the process by which the uterus is transformed from pregnant to non-pregnant state.

In philosophy:

* Involution (metaphysics), several notions of a counterpart to evolution.
* Involution (Meher Baba), the inner path of the human soul to the Self.

Other uses:

* Involution are a indie rock band from Newcastle upon Tyne.


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