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interlaced

|in/ter/laced|

B2

/ˌɪn.təˈleɪst/

(interlace)

weave together

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'interlace' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'entrelacer,' where 'entre-' meant 'between' and 'lacer' meant 'to lace.'

Historical Evolution

'entrelacer' transformed into the modern English word 'interlace' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to lace between,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'interlace'.

The artist interlaced different colors to create a unique pattern.

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Adjective 1

woven together or intertwined.

The interlaced branches formed a natural canopy.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45