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

One condition alone can be difficult to address, but intertwined maladies further complicate matters.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

The election has drawn significant international attention to the small South Caucasus nation of three million people, which has steadily grown closer to the West while still intertwined with Russia, its largest trading partner.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“Race and politics are deeply intertwined in America—often inseparable,” Okafor argues.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Microsoft’s position in the artificial-intelligence race is deeply intertwined with OpenAI, thanks to a $13 billion bet dating back to 2019 that has established the tech giant as OpenAI’s primary cloud partner.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

There was also the vexing problem of how the intertwined chains might be held together by hydrogen bonds between the bases.

From "Double Helix" by James D. Watson

Related Words

• akin
• analogous
• associated
• complementary
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