unraveling

Meanings

• verb

  The act of unwinding or untangling a complex or confusing situation, problem, or mystery.

  - "After days of research, the investigators finally began to unravel the mystery of the missing jewels."
  - "The novel's complex plot kept readers engaged as they tried to unravel the various subplots and clues."

• verb

  To reveal or disclose information or secrets, often in a gradual or piecemeal fashion.

  - "The scandal began to unravel when a key witness came forward."
  - "As the truth began to unravel, the public's faith in the politician was shattered."

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Synonyms

solve , unriddle , disentangle , unsnarl

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unraveling
unravelled , unravelling , ravelling , develling , heavelling

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Variants

List of all variants of unraveling that leads to same result
unravel , unraveled , unraveling , unravelled , unravelling , unravels

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Forms

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unraveling, unravelled, unravelling

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'reolan,' meaning 'to roll,' and the prefix 'un-,' meaning 'back' or 'reverse.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unraveling' is often used in the context of scientific research, particularly in genetics and biology, to describe the process of studying the structure and function of complex biological systems.

2. The term 'unraveling' has also been used in music to describe the process of analyzing and understanding the structure and composition of a piece of music.

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Related Concepts

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1. Untangling: The process of untangling or unwinding something, such as a knot or a complex situation.

2. Unravel: A verb meaning to unwind or untangle something, often metaphorically.

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Culture

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The term 'unraveling' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the process of revealing hidden truths or untangling complex situations. For example, in Edgar Allan Poe's short story 'The Murders in the Rue Morgue,' the detective C. Auguste Dupin uses his analytical skills to unravel the mystery of the murder of Marie Roget.

How to Memorize "unraveling"

1. visualize
   

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3. mnemonics
   

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