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unscramble

 

[ʌnˈskræmbəl ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

daily life

To make intelligible; to restore to order; to disentangle.

Synonyms

decipher, decode, untangle.

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Word Description / Examples
unscramble

Used when rearranging mixed up or jumbled letters or words into a meaningful order.

  • Can you unscramble these letters to form a word?
  • I had to unscramble the password to get into the account.
decode

Commonly used in the context of converting a coded message into an understandable form, especially within the realms of technology and communication.

  • The spy was able to decode the secret transmission.
  • I need software to decode this file format.
decipher

Often used when interpreting or solving something complex or obscure, such as a code or difficult handwriting.

  • It took hours to decipher the ancient manuscript.
  • Can you help me decipher this encrypted message?
untangle

Used when disentangling something that is physically or metaphorically knotted or complicated.

  • She spent all morning trying to untangle the necklace.
  • Let's untangle this problem step by step.

Examples of usage

  • Can you unscramble these letters to form a word?
  • She tried to unscramble the messy jumble of wires.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • 'Unscramble' comes from the prefix 'un-', meaning 'not', and 'scramble', which means to mix.
  • The word has been used in English since the early 20th century, reflecting a playful side of language.

Education

  • Unscrambling words is often used as an educational tool to help children learn spelling and vocabulary.
  • It can improve cognitive skills, as figuring out the correct arrangement requires critical thinking.

Games

  • Many popular word games, like Scrabble and Boggle, involve unscrambling letters to form valid words.
  • There are entire puzzle books and apps dedicated to unscrambling words for fun and competition.

Psychology

  • Unscrambling activities can be beneficial for developing problem-solving skills and enhancing memory.
  • Studies suggest that engaging in word puzzles helps maintain mental sharpness as we age.

Popular Culture

  • Unscramble has been featured in numerous trivia games and media, becoming a common reference for word challenges.
  • Movies and TV shows occasionally use the concept of unscrambling as a metaphor for solving complex problems.

Translations

Translations of the word "unscramble" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desembaralhar

🇮🇳 सही क्रम में लगाना

🇩🇪 entschlüsseln

🇮🇩 mengurai

🇺🇦 розшифрувати

🇵🇱 rozszyfrować

🇯🇵 解読する (かいどくする, kaidoku suru)

🇫🇷 décoder

🇪🇸 descifrar

🇹🇷 çözmek

🇰🇷 해독하다 (haedokhada)

🇸🇦 فك الشفرة

🇨🇿 rozluštit

🇸🇰 rozlúštiť

🇨🇳 解码 (jiěmǎ)

🇸🇮 razvozlati

🇮🇸 afkóða

🇰🇿 шешу

🇬🇪 გაშიფვრა

🇦🇿 şifrini açmaq

🇲🇽 descifrar

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,658, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.