Raveled: meaning, definitions and examples
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raveled
[ ˈrævld ]
state of unraveling
Raveled is the past tense of the verb 'ravel', which means to become entangled or confused. It can refer to a physical object, such as a piece of yarn that gets twisted or knotted, or to a situation or thought process that becomes complicated and unclear. When something is raveled, it implies that it has lost its order or clarity, creating difficulty in understanding or processing. This term can be used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The yarn raveled during the project.
- Her thoughts raveled into a confusing mess.
- The investigation raveled as new evidence emerged.
Translations
Translations of the word "raveled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desfeito
🇮🇳 जटिल
🇩🇪 verwickelt
🇮🇩 kusut
🇺🇦 заплутаний
🇵🇱 spleciony
🇯🇵 絡まった
🇫🇷 emmêlé
🇪🇸 enredado
🇹🇷 karışık
🇰🇷 얽힌
🇸🇦 متشابك
🇨🇿 zamotaný
🇸🇰 zamotaný
🇨🇳 纠缠的
🇸🇮 zapleten
🇮🇸 flækkaður
🇰🇿 араласқан
🇬🇪 დაფარული
🇦🇿 qarışıq
🇲🇽 enredado
Etymology
The word 'ravel' originated in the Middle English 'ravelen', which is derived from the Old Norse 'rafa', meaning to 'unravel' or 'to snarl'. Its dual meanings can be observed, as it can represent both the act of tangling and untangling. Historically, it was used in the late 14th century, predominantly in the context of fabrics and threads. Over time, the complexity of the word allowed it to cross over into abstract uses involving emotional or cognitive states. The transition from a primarily physical description to encompassing more figurative meanings reflects the evolution of language and how physical states can metaphorically represent mental processes. The verb form has been widely adopted in literature and conversation to describe complex situations or emotions.