Interwoven: meaning, definitions and examples
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interwoven
[ ˌɪntərˈwoʊən ]
textiles, relationships
Interwoven refers to things that are woven together, often describing threads or fabrics that are intertwined. It can also describe complex relationships or ideas that blend together seamlessly.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The interwoven fabric creates a unique texture.
- Their interwoven lives made it hard to separate their stories.
- The artist's work is characterized by interwoven themes of loss and hope.
Translations
Translations of the word "interwoven" in other languages:
🇵🇹 entrelaçado
🇮🇳 परस्पर बुना हुआ
🇩🇪 verwoben
🇮🇩 terjalin
🇺🇦 переплетений
🇵🇱 przeplatany
🇯🇵 絡み合った
🇫🇷 entrelaçé
🇪🇸 entretejido
🇹🇷 iç içe geçmiş
🇰🇷 얽혀 있는
🇸🇦 مترابط
🇨🇿 propletený
🇸🇰 prepletený
🇨🇳 交织的
🇸🇮 prepleten
🇮🇸 samtvinna
🇰🇿 араласқан
🇬🇪 გაერთიანებული
🇦🇿 bir-birinə toxunmuş
🇲🇽 entretejido
Etymology
The word 'interwoven' is formed by the prefix 'inter-', meaning 'between' or 'among', and the past participle 'woven', which comes from the Old English 'wefan', meaning to 'weave'. The term dates back to the late 15th century, originally describing the physical act of weaving threads together. Over time, the meaning expanded metaphorically to include complex interactions and relationships among different elements, such as ideas, cultures, or narratives. This dual usage in both textiles and abstract concepts illustrates the rich history of the word, derived from craftsmanship and evolving into a broader linguistic application.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #14,511, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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