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 reasons are not despite the city’s progressiveness; they are intertwined with it.

From Salon

And just like organs that constantly communicate with each other, their work is intimately intertwined.

From Los Angeles Times

His political fortunes have long been intertwined with those of the Shinawatras, both as ally and rival.

From Barron's

Some investors in xAI became convinced Musk’s companies should be more intertwined, given the ties the AI firm already had established with them.

From The Wall Street Journal

Carney on Thursday said "there's no greater symbol of how closely the Canadian and American economies have been intertwined than automobiles."

From Barron's

Related Words

• akin
• analogous
• associated
• complementary
• linked
• pertinent
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