untangled
|un-tan-gled|
B2
/ʌnˈtæŋɡəld/
(untangle)
free from tangles
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untangle' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'untanglen,' where 'un-' meant 'not' and 'tangle' meant 'to twist together.'
Historical Evolution
'untanglen' transformed into the modern English word 'untangle' through gradual linguistic evolution.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to not twist together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to free from tangles or knots.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'untangle'.
She untangled the knots in the rope.
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Adjective 1
no longer tangled; free from knots or complications.
The untangled wires made it easier to set up the equipment.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45