untwisted
|un/twist/ed|
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/ʌnˈtwɪstɪd/
(untwist)
reverse twisting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'untwist' originates from Middle English, specifically the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'twist' meaning 'to coil or wind'.
Historical Evolution
'untwist' changed from the Middle English word 'untwisten' and eventually became the modern English word 'untwist'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to unwind or uncoil something', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not twisted; straightened out or made straight.
The rope was untwisted to remove the knots.
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Last updated: 2025/01/19 16:47