Entangling: meaning, definitions and examples

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entangling

 

[ ษชnหˆtรฆล‹ษกษ™lษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical interaction

To entangle means to twist or interweave in a complicated way, often resulting in difficulty in separating the items. This term can apply to physical objects, such as fishing lines or hair, as well as abstract concepts like emotions or situations.

Synonyms

ensnare, intertwine, snarl, tangle

Examples of usage

  • The cat entangled itself in the yarn.
  • The politician's comments entangled him in controversy.
  • Lovers can become entangled in their feelings for one another.
  • The tree branches entangled in the storm.

Translations

Translations of the word "entangling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emaranhamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเฅเคกเคผเคพเคต

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verwicklung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menggulung

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟะปัƒั‚ัƒะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zaplatanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ตกใฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท enchevรชtrement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ enredo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dolaลŸtฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—‰ํ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุงุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zamotรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zamotanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บ ็ผ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zapletanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรฆkja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐั€ะฐั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qarฤฑลŸdฤฑrma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ enredo

Etymology

The word 'entangle' originates from the Middle English 'entanglen', derived from the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be' and 'tangle', which itself comes from the Old English 'tang', which referred to a 'snare' or 'a place where fish are caught'. Through time, the spelling and pronunciation evolved, but the core meaning associated with getting caught or intertwined remained intact. The term has seen usage in various contexts, including literature and everyday speech, often describing both tangible physical interactions, like those found in nature or mechanics, and intangible relationships, such as emotional or social entanglements. Its application spans the sciences, particularly physics, where it describes intricate systems, such as quantum entanglement, emphasizing the notion of connectedness and complexity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,798, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.