Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

entanglement

Noun
/ɛnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
Definition
The state of being twisted together or caught in a complicated situation.
Examples
  • The entanglement of the fishing lines caused a delay in their catching fish.
  • The entanglement of personal and professional lives can create stress.
  • Scientists often study the entanglement of particles in quantum physics.
Meaning
Entanglement refers to a complex relationship or condition where different elements are intertwined or connected in such a way that they can affect one another.
Synonyms
  • Involvement
  • Complication
  • Entwine
  • Intertwine