Definition

A situation where things are twisted together or mixed up, making it difficult to separate them.

Example

The tanglement of the fishing lines caused a lot of frustration for the anglers.

Conversation

Have you ever experienced a real tanglement in your life?

Yeah, I once got my headphones all twisted up in my bag.

It's funny how little things can create such a big tanglement sometimes.

Right? I had to spend ten minutes just to untangle them!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tanglement → It is formed from "tangle" (from Middle English "tangel", meaning to entangle or twist) and the suffix "-ment" (meaning the action or result of). The word "tanglement" refers to the state or condition of being tangled or entangled.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'tangle' which means to twist or entangle something, and remember that 'tanglement' describes the result of that twisting.

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