intertwining
ˌɪntərˈtwaɪnɪŋ
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Definition of intertwining - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
connectionthe process of becoming closely connected
  • The intertwining of their lives was inevitable.
entwining interweaving
2.
patternthe pattern of things twisted together
  • The intertwining of branches created a natural canopy.
entanglement interweaving

Adjective

1.
physicaltwisting or weaving together
  • The intertwining branches formed a natural canopy.
entwining twisting weaving
2.
abstractclosely connected in many ways
  • Their intertwining lives created a complex narrative.
entwined interlaced interwoven
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Origin of intertwining

English, inter (between) + twine (twist)

Terms with intertwining included in their meaning

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fabric
made by intertwining threads into loops
intertwining
become twisted or intertwined
sailing
join two ropes by intertwining strands
patterns
crossing or intertwining in a regular pattern

Examples of intertwining in a sentence

  • Their intertwining was a beautiful blend of traditions.
  • The intertwining of vines covered the old wall.
  • An intricate intertwining of colors adorned the fabric.
  • The intertwining vines covered the entire wall.
  • Their intertwining paths led them to the same destination.
  • The intertwining paths of their careers led to collaboration.

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  1. French:enchevêtrement, entrelacé, ...
  2. German:Verflechtung, ineinander verschlungen, ...
  3. Italian:intreccio, intrecciato, ...
  4. Spanish:entrelazamiento, entretejido, ...
  5. Portuguese:entrelaçamento, entrelaçado, ...
  6. Chinese:交织, 交错的, ...
  7. Japanese:絡み合い, 絡み合った, ...
  8. Arabic:تَدَاخُل, مُتَشَابِك, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִשְׁתַּלְּבוּת, שָׁזוּר, ...
  10. Russian:переплетение, переплетающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переплетення, переплетений, ...
  12. Hindi:गुँथाव, गुंथी हुई, ...
intertwine
ˌɪntərˈtwaɪn

Definition of intertwine - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr./intr.
1.
twistingtwist things together
  • She intertwined the threads to make a bracelet.
entwine interlace interweave
2.
connectedconnect closely in many ways
  • Their lives intertwined over the years.
entwine interlace interweave
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Expressions with intertwine

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futures or fates become connected or mixed together
Their destinies intertwine during the great war.

Origin of intertwine

Latin, inter (between) + twine (to twist)

Examples of intertwine in a sentence

  • Their lives intertwined in unexpected ways.
  • Their destinies intertwined unexpectedly.
  • The stories intertwined in a complex narrative.

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  1. French:entrelacer, s'entrelacer, ...
  2. German:verflechten, ineinander greifen, ...
  3. Italian:intrecciare, intrecciarsi, ...
  4. Spanish:entrelazar, entrecruzar, ...
  5. Portuguese:entrelaçar, interligar, ...
  6. Chinese:缠绕, 紧密相连, ...
  7. Japanese:ねじる, 絡み合う, ...
  8. Arabic:ضَفَرَ, تَشَابَكَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁזֵּר, לְהִשְׁתַּלֵּב זֶה בָּזֶה, ...
  10. Russian:переплетать, переплетаться, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переплітати, переплітатися, ...
  12. Hindi:गूँथना, आपस में गुँथ जाना, ...
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