entanglement

noun

en·​tan·​gle·​ment in-ˈtaŋ-gəl-mənt How to pronounce entanglement (audio)
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1
a
: the action of entangling : the state of being entangled
b
: something that entangles, confuses, or ensnares
a project delayed by legal entanglements
2
: the condition of being deeply involved
their entanglement in politics

Examples of entanglement in a Sentence

his life is greatly complicated by his romantic entanglements
Recent Examples on the Web Quantum states, such as superposition and entanglement, are fragile and easily disturbed by environmental noise. Pramod Kumar, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 His entanglement with Trump will be an Ayn Rand novel sprung to life, because Trump has explicitly invited Musk into the government to play the role of the master engineer, who redesigns the American state—and therefore American life—in his own image. Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 19 Oct. 2024 Rather than focusing on emotional entanglements, Venus in Sagittarius brings an open-minded, optimistic approach to relationships and life in general. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024 Current federal regulations require that new infant walkers pass tests designed to prevent certain incidents, like stair falls, tip-overs, and leg entanglements, explains William Wallace, associate director of safety policy for Consumer Reports. Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for entanglement 

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Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of entanglement was in 1535

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“Entanglement.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/entanglement. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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