intertwined

American  

[in-ter-twahynd] / ˌɪn tərˈtwaɪnd /

adjective

1. twined or woven together.

   Braids are geometric objects consisting of intertwined strands of string.

2. closely or inseparably involved with each other, or consisting of elements connected in this way.

   The new exhibit “How Does It Hurt?” reminds us that the history of creativity and the history of living with suffering are inextricably intertwined.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of intertwine.

Etymology

Origin of intertwined

intertwine ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The AI boom, credited for driving growth last year and likely this year, is closely intertwined with bubbly stock valuations.

From The Wall Street Journal

The family-controlled companies are so intertwined that it is practically impossible for outsiders to keep track of all the related-party transactions between them.

From The Wall Street Journal

As economic advisor to Henry Kissinger on the National Security Council, I observed firsthand how tightly intertwined they are.

From Barron's

As economic advisor to Henry Kissinger on the National Security Council, I observed firsthand how tightly intertwined they are.

From Barron's

"Rarely in many years have we encountered such a grave and complex landscape, where external shocks and challenges were intertwined with domestic difficulties and tough policy choices."

From Barron's

Related Words

• akin
• analogous
• associated
• complementary
• linked
• pertinent
• relevant
• similar