Uncrossing: meaning, definitions and examples
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uncrossing
[ ʌnˈkrɔːsɪŋ ]
motion removal
Uncrossing refers to the action of separating or moving apart something that has been crossed or intertwined. This term can be applied in various contexts, including physical positions of limbs, like uncrossing legs or arms, or in more metaphorical contexts such as uncrossing wires or paths. It often implies a release or change from a previously constrained or twisted configuration, aiming for a more open and free state.
Synonyms
disentangle, separate, untangle
Examples of usage
- She felt better after uncrossing her legs.
- Uncrossing the wires will solve the connection issue.
- He was advised to uncross his arms to appear more approachable.
Translations
Translations of the word "uncrossing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 descruzamento
🇮🇳 अनक्रॉसिंग
🇩🇪 Entkreuzung
🇮🇩 melepaskan silang
🇺🇦 розкриття
🇵🇱 rozkrzyżowanie
🇯🇵 交差解除
🇫🇷 décroisement
🇪🇸 descruzamiento
🇹🇷 kavrama açma
🇰🇷 교차 해제
🇸🇦 فك التداخل
🇨🇿 rozkrývání
🇸🇰 rozkríženie
🇨🇳 解开交叉
🇸🇮 razkrižanje
🇮🇸 afkrossun
🇰🇿 айқасудан алу
🇬🇪 გადასვლის მოხსნა
🇦🇿 çarpazlığı açmaq
🇲🇽 descruzamiento
Etymology
The word 'uncrossing' derives from the prefix 'un-', which indicates negation or reversal, and the base word 'cross'. The term 'cross' has its origins in the Old English 'cros', which comes from the Latin 'crux', meaning a stake or pole. Historically, 'cross' has evolved in the English language to depict various meanings, including a crossing of two lines or pathways. The addition of 'un-' modifies the original meaning to convey the act of separating or removing the crossed elements. The development of this term aligns with the broader use of 'un-' in English to indicate a reversal of states or actions, making 'uncrossing' applicable in both physical and metaphorical contexts.