unsnarl
|un-snarl|
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/ʌnˈsnɑːrl/
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/ʌnˈsnɑːl/
untangle
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsnarl' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'reverse' or 'opposite' and the word 'snarl', which means 'to tangle'.
Historical Evolution
'snarl' changed from the Middle English word 'snarlen' and eventually became the modern English word 'snarl'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'snarl' meant 'to entangle', and 'unsnarl' evolved to mean 'to untangle'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to untangle or disentangle something that is snarled or knotted.
She managed to unsnarl the tangled wires.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45