Intertwist: meaning, definitions and examples

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intertwist

[ ˌɪntərˈtwɪst ]

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in relationships

To twist or twine together; to intermingle or interlace in a complex way.

Synonyms

entwine, interlace, interweave

Examples of usage

He found it difficult to untangle the intertwined emotions of love and hate.
The stories of the two families were intricately intertwined.

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literary

A twisting or twining together; a state of being intertwined or interwoven.

Synonyms

entanglement, interlacing, interweaving

Examples of usage

The poem described the intertwist of the vines in the forest.
The painting captured the beauty of the intertwist of colors.

Translations

Translations of the word "intertwist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 entrelaçar

🇮🇳 मिलाना

🇩🇪 ineinanderschlingen

🇮🇩 menganyam

🇺🇦 переплітати

🇵🇱 splatać

🇯🇵 絡み合わせる (karami awaseru)

🇫🇷 entrelacer

🇪🇸 entrelazar

🇹🇷 dolaştırmak

🇰🇷 꼬다 (kkoda)

🇸🇦 تشابك (tashabak)

🇨🇿 proplést

🇸🇰 prepletať

🇨🇳 交织 (jiāozhī)

🇸🇮 prepletati

🇮🇸 flétta saman

🇰🇿 шырмау

🇬🇪 გადახლართვა (gadakhlartva)

🇦🇿 qarışdırmaq

🇲🇽 entrelazar

Word origin

The word 'intertwist' originated from the combination of 'inter-' meaning 'between' or 'among' and 'twist' meaning 'to rotate or spiral'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century to describe the act of twisting or twining together. Over time, it has come to signify a complex intermingling or interweaving of elements, especially in relationships or artistic expressions.