untangling
|un-tan-gling|
B2
/ʌnˈtæŋɡlɪŋ/
(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 Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to free from tangles,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of removing tangles or knots from something.
She spent hours untangling the fishing line.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42