intertwined
Group 24Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Closely connected or interwoven GRE
Example in Context
The region's economic and political fates are so deeply intertwined that a crisis in one sphere inevitably reverberates in the other.
Synonyms
linkedconnectedwoven
Etymology
Twisted together in a close relationship, as if woven.
- inter- (Latin) — between
- twine (Old English) — to twist together
Memory Aid
🧶Sounds like “inter twined”
Two snakes INTER TWINE in a dance, creating a knot that even Houdini couldn't escape!
Visual Association
🌿Two vines wrapping around each other in a fierce embrace, forever INTERTWINED in nature.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “intertwined” mean on the GRE?
intertwined (adjective) means “Closely connected or interwoven”. The region's economic and political fates are so deeply intertwined that a crisis in one sphere inevitably reverberates in the other.
How to remember “intertwined” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “intertwined” sounds like “inter twined”. Two snakes INTER TWINE in a dance, creating a knot that even Houdini couldn't escape!
What are synonyms for “intertwined”?
Common synonyms: linked, connected, woven.