Noun
/ɪnˈtæŋɡəlmənt/
The term "entanglement" refers to the state of being entangled or intertwined. In a general context, it can denote a complicated or confusing situation, where elements are inextricably linked or caught up with one another. In specific fields, such as physics, it describes the phenomenon where particles become interconnected in such a way that the state of one can instantly affect the state of another, regardless of the distance separating them.
The word is relatively common and can appear in both oral and written contexts, but it tends to occur more frequently in written discourse, particularly in academic or technical discussions related to science, philosophy, and law.
The entanglement of their lives was so deep that they could not separate without causing pain.
(La conexión de sus vidas era tan profunda que no podían separarse sin causar dolor.)
In quantum physics, entanglement challenges our understanding of how particles communicate.
(En la física cuántica, el entrelazamiento desafía nuestra comprensión de cómo se comunican las partículas.)
The entanglement of legal issues made the case complex and prolonged.
(El entrelazamiento de los problemas legales hizo que el caso fuera complejo y prolongado.)
The term "entanglement" is not as commonly found in idiomatic expressions compared to other words, but it can be used in various contexts to enhance descriptions of complex situations or relationships.
"Caught in a web of entanglement."
(Atrapado en una red de enredos.)
Meaning: Involved in a complicated situation.
"The entanglement of personal and professional lives can lead to conflicts."
(El enredo de las vidas personales y profesionales puede llevar a conflictos.)
Meaning: Mixing personal and professional aspects may result in issues.
"He found himself in an entanglement of lies and deceit."
(Se encontró en un enredo de mentiras y engaños.)
Meaning: He became deeply involved in a situation characterized by falsehoods.
"Their relationship is a tangled entanglement of emotions."
(Su relación es un enredo de emociones.)
Meaning: Their relationship is complex and difficult to understand due to various feelings.
The word "entanglement" derives from the verb "entangle," which comes from Middle English "entangled," from the prefix "en-" meaning "to cause to be" and "tangle," from Old Norse "tangel," meaning "to intertwine." The suffix "-ment" is used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state. Thus, "entanglement" literally translates to the state of being intertwined or involved.
Synonyms:
- Complication
- Involvement
- Entwinement
Antonyms:
- Separation
- Simplicity
- Freedom