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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-rav-uh l]
- /ʌnˈræv əl/
- /ʌn.ˈræ.vəl.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [uhn-rav-uh l]
- /ʌnˈræv əl/
Definitions of unravelling word
- verb with object unravelling to separate or disentangle the threads of (a woven or knitted fabric, a rope, etc.). 1
- verb with object unravelling to free from complication or difficulty; make plain or clear; solve: to unravel a situation; to unravel a mystery. 1
- verb with object unravelling Informal. to take apart; undo; destroy (a plan, agreement, or arrangement). 1
- verb without object unravelling to become unraveled. 1
- noun unravelling the act of unravelling or coming apart 0
- noun unravelling The act of becoming unravelled. 0
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Origin of unravelling
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; un-2 + ravel
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Parts of speech for Unravelling
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unravelling popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unravelling usage trend in Literature
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