unraveled
|un/rav/eled|
B2
/ʌnˈrævəld/
(unravel)
untangle or solve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unravel' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'ravel,' where 'un-' meant 'reverse action' and 'ravel' meant 'to tangle.'
Historical Evolution
'ravel' transformed into the modern English word 'unravel' by adding the prefix 'un-' to indicate the reversal of the action.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to tangle or entangle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to untangle or solve.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to undo or untangle something that is twisted or knotted.
She unraveled the tangled yarn.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45