Definition

More difficult to deal with or more complicated than something else.

Example

The problem became knottier as we tried to find a solution.

Conversation

I found a really challenging puzzle yesterday.

Oh really? Was it knottier than the last one we did?

Definitely! I had to work on it for hours.

Sounds like a fun challenge; I love those kinds of puzzles!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Knottier → The word 'knottier' is derived from 'knot' (from Old English 'cnotta', meaning a tied or interlaced structure) and the comparative suffix '-ier' (meaning more). Thus, 'knottier' refers to something that has more knots or is more tangled than something else.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'knot' as something tied or tangled, and remember that 'knottier' means having more knots or being more tangled.

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