Knotted

Pronunciation: /ˈnɑtəd/

Definitions of knotted

adjective having knots or knotted; tied with a knot

Example Sentences

A1 Her hair was knotted after a day at the beach.

A2 The rope was knotted securely to the post.

B1 The tangled wires were knotted together in a confusing mess.

B2 The sailor expertly knotted the ropes to secure the sail.

C1 The intricate design was knotted with precision and skill.

C2 The complex problem was knotted with various factors to consider.

Examples of knotted in a Sentence

formal The rope was tightly knotted to secure the package.

informal I always get knotted up in my headphone wires.

slang Her hair was so knotted after sleeping with it wet.

figurative The situation was so complex, it felt like a knotted mess that was impossible to unravel.

Grammatical Forms of knotted

• past tense: knotted
• plural: knotted
• comparative: more knotted
• superlative: most knotted
• present tense: knot
• future tense: will knot
• perfect tense: have knotted
• continuous tense: is knotting
• singular: knotted
• positive degree: knotted
• infinitive: to knot
• gerund: knotting
• participle: knotted

Origin and Evolution of knotted

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'knotted' originated from the Old English word 'cnotta' which means a fastening made by tying cords together.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'knotted' has evolved to not only refer to the act of tying cords together but also to describe any tangled or twisted formation of material or structure.