Definition

The condition of being twisted or woven together in a complex way.

Example

The intertwinement of their lives created a strong bond between them.

Conversation

I was thinking about how the stories in that book show the intertwinement of fate and choice.

That's a fascinating theme! It really makes you think about how connected everything is.

Exactly! The way the characters' lives overlap illustrates that intertwinement perfectly.

I love when a story can capture those complex relationships like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Intertwinement → It is formed from "inter-" (meaning between) and "twine" (from Old English "twīnan", meaning to twist or to intertwine) and the suffix "-ment" (meaning the action or result of). The word describes the action or result of twisting or weaving things together between each other.

Memory Tip

Think of things being 'twisted together' ('twine') in a way that connects them 'between' ('inter-'). This helps you remember that 'intertwinement' refers to the act of weaving or twisting things together.

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