intertwined

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English

Pronunciation

Adjective

intertwined (comparative more intertwined, superlative most intertwined)

  1. (literal) Twined or twisted together; entwined.
    Synonym: braided
    Intertwined threads of cotton
    The lovers' limbs were intertwined.
  2. (figurative) Inextricably related or relevant.
    The problems of criminality and of corruption of law enforcement are intertwined.
    • 2021 February 24, Ashley Southall, Edgar Sandoval, Christina Goldbaum, “Four Subway Stabbings and a Young Man’s Downward Spiral”, in The New York Times‎, →ISSN:
      The horrific streak of violence reflected a convergence of intertwined crises — homelessness and mental illness — that the pandemic has exacerbated and made more difficult to address
    • 2025 March 28, Kate Conger, Lauren Hirsch, quoting Elon Musk, “Elon Musk Says He Has Sold X to His A.I. Start-Up xAI”, in The New York Times‎, →ISSN:
      Mr. Musk wrote in his post that “xAI and X’s futures are intertwined.”

Translations

Verb

intertwined

  1. simple past and past participle of intertwine
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