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Untwisted: meaning, definitions and examples

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untwisted

 

[ ʌnˈtwɪstɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

descriptive term

Untwisted refers to something that has been straightened out or released from a twisted or curled state. This term is often used in contexts where physical objects, such as wires, threads, or ropes, have been returned to a more original or usable form. It implies a return to simplicity and clarity, contrasting with the chaotic or complex nature of twisted forms.

Synonyms

straightened, uncoiled, unwound

Examples of usage

  • The untwisted wire was easier to connect to the device.
  • After several attempts, she finally managed to get the untwisted strands of hair into a neat braid.
  • He admired the untwisted rope, which was ready for use in the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "untwisted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desenrolado

🇮🇳 अनजुड़ा हुआ

🇩🇪 entwirrt

🇮🇩 terurai

🇺🇦 розкручений

🇵🇱 rozwiązany

🇯🇵 ほどけた

🇫🇷 défait

🇪🇸 desenrollado

🇹🇷 çözülmüş

🇰🇷 풀린

🇸🇦 مفكوك

🇨🇿 rozpletený

🇸🇰 rozvinutý

🇨🇳 解开的

🇸🇮 razvit

🇮🇸 afvafið

🇰🇿 ашылған

🇬🇪 გახსნილი

🇦🇿 açıq

🇲🇽 desenrollado

Etymology

The word 'untwisted' is derived from the prefix 'un-', which means 'not' or 'opposite of', combined with the past participle of the verb 'twist'. The verb 'twist' has its origins in Middle English, coming from the Old English 'twistian', which means 'to twist or turn'. The evolution of the word reflects the processes of entanglement and the action of releasing that entanglement. 'Untwisted' gained usage as a term in various contexts, including literature, colloquial speech, and technical settings, where clarity and order are emphasized over confusion and disorder. Its usage has grown alongside the expression of concepts related to simplification and organization in both physical and abstract terms.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,234, 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.