Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
entanglement
Noun
/ɛnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
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Definition
The state of being twisted together or caught in a complicated situation.
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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.
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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.
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Synonyms
- Involvement
- Complication
- Entwine
- Intertwine