entanglement in Dogri डोगरी
entanglement in English
- entanglement⇄entanglement, noun.
1. the act of entangling or condition of being entangled.
Ex. (Figurative.) George Washington warned against entanglement with foreign countries.
2. a thing that entangles; snare; something hard to get out of or get
entanglement in Hindi हिन्दी
entanglement in Maithili মৈথিলী
entanglement in Marathi मराठी
entanglement in Urdu اُردُو
Entanglement
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
IPA: /ɪnˈtæŋɡlmənt/
Phonetic: in-TANG-gul-muhnt
Definitions
- The state of being twisted together or entwined.
- A complicated or difficult situation.
- A military obstacle made of barbed wire or similar material.
Usage Examples
- The ropes were in a severe entanglement, making them difficult to untie.
- He found himself in an emotional entanglement he couldn't escape.
- The battlefield was covered in barbed wire entanglements.
Etymology
Derived from "entangle" (to twist together) + "-ment" (a suffix indicating a state or condition). First recorded use in the 17th century.
Synonyms
- Snarl
- Imbroglio
- Complication
- Involvement
Antonyms
- Disentanglement
- Clarification
- Simplicity
- Release
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Enredo | en-RE-do |
| French | Enchevêtrement | ahn-shuh-VE-truh-mahn |
| German | Verwicklung | fer-VIK-loong |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 纠缠 | jiū chán |
| Japanese | 絡み合い | karamiai |
| Russian | Запутанность | za-POO-ta-nast' |
| Hindi | उलझाव | uljhaav |
| Tamil | சிக்கல் | chikkal |
| Telugu | గజిబిజి | gajibiji |
| Bengali | জটিলতা | jotilota |
| Marathi | गुंतागुंती | guntagunti |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In British English, "entanglement" may have a slightly softer 'g' sound, whereas in American English, it is more pronounced.
Historical Usage
The term has been widely used in military strategy since the 18th century to describe barbed wire and traps. It has also been used metaphorically in philosophy and politics.
Cultural Nuances
In literature, "entanglement" often symbolizes moral or emotional dilemmas. In physics, quantum entanglement describes a phenomenon where particles remain interconnected regardless of distance.
More Information
Quantum entanglement is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics where two or more particles share states, influencing each other instantaneously even over vast distances.