Interweaving: meaning, definitions and examples

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interweaving

 

[ หŒษชntษ™rหˆwiหvษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

textile

The act of weaving together threads or strands to create a fabric.

Synonyms

entwining, intertwining, weaving.

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Word Description / Examples
interweaving

Best used to describe the act of mixing or blending different elements together. It often implies a complex or intricate combination.

  • The novel's plot is an interweaving of multiple storylines.
  • The artist's technique involves interweaving various colors and textures.
weaving

Specifically refers to the act of creating fabric by interlacing threads. It can also be used metaphorically to describe the creation of elaborate plans or stories.

  • She is weaving a beautiful tapestry.
  • He's weaving an intricate plot in his latest novel.
intertwining

Similar to 'entwining,' but often emphasizes a more equal or mutual connection between the elements involved. It can describe both physical and non-physical entanglements.

  • The branches of the trees are intertwining above the path.
  • Their destinies have been intertwining for years.
entwining

Often used when something is twisted or wrapped around something else. It can refer to physical objects or more abstract concepts.

  • The vines are entwining around the old fence.
  • Their lives became entwined after they met at the conference.

Examples of usage

  • Her skilled interweaving of different colored threads created a beautiful tapestry.
  • The interweaving of silk and cotton fibers resulted in a unique texture.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The process of blending or combining different elements or ideas.

Synonyms

blending, merging, mixing.

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interweaving

used when referring to things being woven together, such as threads or complex elements that form a pattern.

  • The novel expertly handles the interweaving of different storylines.
  • The artist is known for her interweaving of traditional and modern techniques.
blending

optimal in situations where items or elements are mixed smoothly and uniformly together, often referring to colors, flavors, or styles.

  • The painter is adept at blending colors to create realistic shadows.
  • Blending different musical genres can result in a unique sound.
merging

best used when two or more entities combine to create a single, unified whole, often used in business or technology contexts.

  • The two companies are merging to form a more competitive entity.
  • The software allows for the merging of multiple datasets.
mixing

commonly used for combining different substances or items, maintaining their individual characteristics but forming a new entity.

  • Mixing different ingredients is essential for a perfect cake.
  • DJing involves skillfully mixing various tracks.

Examples of usage

  • The interweaving of historical events with personal experiences made for a compelling narrative.
  • The interweaving of humor and drama in the play captivated the audience.

Translations

Translations of the word "interweaving" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น entrelaรงamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคจเคพเคˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verflechtung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencampuran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตะฟะปะตั‚ั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przeplatanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็น”ใ‚Šไบคใœใ‚‹ (ใŠใ‚Šใพใœใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท entrelacement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ entretejido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท iรง iรงe geรงme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์งœ์ž„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดุงุจูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ proplรฉtรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ prepletanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบค็ป‡ (jiฤozhฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prepletanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samflรฉttun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำฉั€ั–ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒฎแƒšแƒแƒ แƒ—แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toxuma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ entrelazado

Etymology

The word 'interweaving' originated from the Old English word 'wefan' which means 'to weave'. The prefix 'inter-' was added to indicate the action of weaving between or among different elements. Over time, 'interweaving' has come to represent the interconnectedness of various threads, ideas, or elements in a cohesive manner.

See also: weaver, weaving, woven.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,284, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.