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Meaning of unraveled
The primary meaning of "unraveled" is to become or make something untangled or disentangled, often referring to threads, mysteries, or complex situations.
Etymology of unraveled
The word "unraveled" originates from the Old English words "un" (meaning "opposite of") and "ravel" (meaning "to entangle" or "to twist"), with "ravel" possibly derived from the Old Norse word "rafal" or the Middle English word "ravelen"
Historically, "unraveled" has been used since the 15th century to describe the act of disentangling or untwisting threads, and its meaning has expanded to include solving mysteries or clarifying complex situations
Synonyms
Definitions
- To become or make something untangled or disentangled
- * To solve or clarify a mystery, problem, or complicated situation
- * To come apart or become unwound, often referring to threads or fibers
Usage Examples
- The detective unraveled the mystery of the missing jewels
- * The threads of the sweater unraveled, leaving a tangled mess
- * After hours of discussion, the team finally unraveled the complex problem