Disentangle

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɛntæŋɡəl/

Definitions of disentangle

verb to free or remove from entanglement or complication

Example Sentences

A1 I need to disentangle my headphones before I can use them.

A2 The detective had to disentangle the clues to solve the mystery.

B1 It can be difficult to disentangle emotions from logical reasoning.

B2 The negotiator was able to disentangle the complex contract terms.

C1 The scientist spent years trying to disentangle the intricacies of the human brain.

C2 The historian worked tirelessly to disentangle the web of political intrigue.

Examples of disentangle in a Sentence

formal It took hours to disentangle the complex legal documents.

informal I had to disentangle all the wires behind the TV to set up the new gaming console.

slang I had to disentangle myself from that messy situation.

figurative She needed time to disentangle her thoughts and emotions before making a decision.

Grammatical Forms of disentangle

• past tense: disentangled
• plural: disentangle
• comparative: more disentangled
• superlative: most disentangled
• present tense: disentangles
• future tense: will disentangle
• perfect tense: has disentangled
• continuous tense: is disentangling
• singular: disentangle
• positive degree: disentangled
• infinitive: to disentangle
• gerund: disentangling
• participle: disentangled

Origin and Evolution of disentangle

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'disentangle' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old French word 'entangler' which means 'to entangle'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'disentangle' has retained its original meaning of 'to free from entanglement or involvement', but has also come to be used more broadly to describe the act of unraveling complexities or solving problems.