intertwined

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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

Synonym Groups

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.