Definition

The process of freeing something from being twisted or tangled, or resolving a complicated situation.

Example

The disentanglement of the wires took longer than expected.

Conversation

I spent hours trying to solve that puzzle yesterday.

Was it really that complicated?

Yes, I needed some serious disentanglement to figure it out.

Sounds frustrating! I hate when things get so tangled up.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Disentanglement → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "entangle" (from Old French *entangler*, meaning to tangle or ensnare). The word describes the process of separating or removing something from a tangled state.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dis-' meaning apart and 'entangle' meaning to tangle — so disentanglement is the act of pulling things apart from being tangled.

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