unraveling
|un/rav/el/ing|
B2
/ʌnˈrævəlɪŋ/
(unravel)
untangle or solve
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unravel' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'unravelen,' where 'un-' meant 'reverse' and 'ravel' meant 'entangle.'
Historical Evolution
'unravelen' transformed into the modern English word 'unravel.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to untangle or undo,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the process of undoing or separating the threads of something.
She spent the afternoon unraveling the tangled yarn.
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Verb 2
to solve or clarify something complex or mysterious.
The detective was unraveling the mystery of the missing jewels.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40