disentangling

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of untangling or disentangling something, such as knots, hair, or complex problems.

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Synonyms

untangle

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Variants

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disentangle , disentangled , disentanglement , disentanglements , disentangles , disentangling

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Etymology

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From the Old French desentangler, meaning 'to untangle'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest known knot, the 'Babylonian Reef Knot', is over 1,000 feet long.

2. The word 'tangle' comes from the Old English tangel, meaning 'a snare, trap, or net'.

3. The process of untangling a knot is called 'disentanglement'.

4. The term 'knot theory' was first introduced by the mathematician J.W. Alexander in 1928.

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Related Concepts

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1. Untangling: The opposite of tangling or entangling. Can refer to the physical act of untangling knots or the metaphorical act of untangling complex problems or situations.

2. Knot theory: A branch of mathematics that studies the properties and behaviors of knots and their related structures, such as tangles and links.

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Culture

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Disentangling is a common theme in literature, particularly in stories about overcoming challenges or resolving conflicts. For example, in the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird' by Harper Lee, Scout helps Jem untangle a Christmas tree, symbolizing their growing bond and understanding of each other.

How to Memorize "disentangling"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a knot that is tangled and then visualize the process of untangling it, step by step, to remember the meaning of disentangling.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disentangling' with the image of untangling a ball of yarn or a knot in a fishing line to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Disentangle this mess' to remember the meaning of disentangling.

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