intertwinement
Definition
- Noun:
- The state or condition of being intertwined: "intertwinement" refers to the act of twisting or winding together, or the resulting state of being twisted or interwoven.
- A complex interconnection: It can also describe a situation where elements are intricately linked or entangled, often in a metaphorical sense.
Usage Examples
- (The vines were twisted together physically.)
- (Their lives became deeply connected.)
- (The themes were intricately linked.)
Advanced Usage
"intertwinement of ideas": the close connection of concepts or thoughts.
- The intertwinement of science and philosophy is a central theme in his work. (The two fields are deeply related.)
"intertwinement of fate": the idea that destinies are linked together.
- The intertwinement of their fates was sealed by the accident. (Their futures became bound together.)
Variants and Related Words
Intertwine (verb): to twist or wind together.
- The threads intertwine to form a strong rope. (They twist together.)
Intertwined (adj): twisted or woven together; closely connected.
- Their intertwined fingers showed their closeness. (Their fingers were linked.)
Intertwining (adj): the act of twisting together.
- The intertwining branches blocked the path. (The branches were tangled.)
Synonyms
- Entanglement: a state of being twisted or caught together.
- Interconnection: a mutual connection between two or more things.
- Interweaving: the act of weaving together.
Related Idioms
"Tied up in knots": to be in a state of confusion or entanglement, similar to intertwinement.
- Their financial affairs were tied up in knots. (Everything was complicated and intertwined.)
"A tangled web": a complex, confusing situation with many interconnections.
- The intertwinement of lies and secrets created a tangled web. (The situation was deeply intertwined.)