Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unravelling
verb
/ʌnˈræv.əl.ɪŋ/
Definition
The process of untangling or clarifying something; to resolve or explain complicated issues or situations.
Examples
- She spent hours unravelling the mystery behind the missing documents.
- The artist’s work involved unravelling the threads of her past experiences.
- As he kept unravelling the yarn, he found it easier to crochet.
Meaning
Unravelling refers to the action of loosening or untwisting strands or complexities, often used metaphorically to describe the resolution of a difficult situation or mystery.
Synonyms
- untangling
- resolving
- clarifying
- explain
- decoding
