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

Europe is the largest regional trading partner of the U.S., and the economies of both are tightly intertwined.

From MarketWatch

The two jurisdictions are each others’ largest trading partners and their economies are deeply intertwined.

From The Wall Street Journal

The economies of the U.S. and Europe are intertwined.

From The Wall Street Journal

What is less often remembered but equally important is that King saw the fight for racial equality as deeply intertwined with economic justice.

From Salon

In our call of the day they flag an even bigger “risky trinity” worry as they see three major market themes becoming increasingly intertwined.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

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