unfolding

Meanings

• Verb

  The action of opening out or spreading something out from a folded or rolled state.

• Noun

  A gradual revelation or unfolding of a situation, story, or idea.

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Synonyms

expose , uncover

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unfolding
unfold , hold , cold , mold , bold , fold , told , scold

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Variants

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unfold , unfolded , unfolding , unfoldment , unfoldments , unfolds

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Etymology

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From old English 'unfoldan' meaning to unfold, from 'un-' not + 'foldan' to fold.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unfolding' is often used in astrophysics to describe the gradual expansion of the universe.

2. In mathematics, the term 'unfolding' is used to describe the process of transforming a non-flat surface into a flat surface.

3. The term 'unfolding' is also used in music to describe the gradual development of a melody or harmony.

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Related Concepts

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1. unraveling: The process of untangling or untwisting something, often used metaphorically to describe the revealing of a complex situation or mystery.

2. evolution: A gradual development or unfolding of something over time, often used in biology to describe the development of species.

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Culture

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In literature, 'unfolding' is often used metaphorically to describe the gradual revelation of a story or a character's development. In art, it can refer to the process of creating a sculpture or painting by gradually revealing the image.

How to Memorize "unfolding"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a paper that is folded and then gradually opened up, revealing its contents.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unfolding' with the image of a flower blooming or a story unfolding.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'unfolding' by thinking of the 'u' as a paper that is 'un'-folded.

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