n.
Pronunciation: ' ri ŋ -k ə l
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, back-formation from wrinkled twisted, winding, probably from Old English gewrinclod, past participle of gewrinclian to wind, from ge-, perfective prefix + -wrinclian (akin to wrencan to wrench) ― more at CO-
Date: 14th century
1 : a small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : CREASE specifically : one in the skin especially when due to age, worry, or fatigue
2 a : METHOD , TECHNIQUE b : a change in a customary procedure or method c : something new or different : INNOVATION
3 : IMPERFECTION , IRREGULARITY
– wrin · kly \ -k( ə -)l ē \ adjective