C1 adjective Formal

detangery

/diːˈtæŋɡəri/

Relating to the process of systematically unravelling, simplifying, or resolving complex and knotted situations. It describes a quality or method that brings order to chaos by separating intertwined elements.

Ejemplos

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1

The mother looked for a detangery solution to manage her daughter's thick, matted hair after the swimming lesson.

The mother looked for a detangery solution to manage her daughter's thick, matted hair after the swimming lesson.

2

The diplomat proposed a detangery framework to address the overlapping claims in the international waters.

The diplomat proposed a detangery framework to address the overlapping claims in the international waters.

3

Trying to fix this messy code is going to require some serious detangery effort.

Trying to fix this messy code is going to require some serious detangery effort.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
detanglement
Verb
detangle
Adjetivo
detangery
Relacionado
detangler
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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'detangler' spray for hair, then add the '-ery' from 'mystery'—it's the adjective for solving the 'mystery' of a 'tangle'.

Quiz rápido

The consultant's ______ approach allowed the board to finally understand the budget discrepancies.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: detangery

Ejemplos

1

The mother looked for a detangery solution to manage her daughter's thick, matted hair after the swimming lesson.

everyday

The mother looked for a detangery solution to manage her daughter's thick, matted hair after the swimming lesson.

2

The diplomat proposed a detangery framework to address the overlapping claims in the international waters.

formal

The diplomat proposed a detangery framework to address the overlapping claims in the international waters.

3

Trying to fix this messy code is going to require some serious detangery effort.

informal

Trying to fix this messy code is going to require some serious detangery effort.

4

In structural linguistics, a detangery analysis is required to separate morphological roots from complex affixes.

academic

In structural linguistics, a detangery analysis is required to separate morphological roots from complex affixes.

5

Our legal team needs a detangery strategy to simplify the convoluted terms of the merger.

business

Our legal team needs a detangery strategy to simplify the convoluted terms of the merger.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
detanglement
Verb
detangle
Adjetivo
detangery
Relacionado
detangler

Colocaciones comunes

detangery process detangery process
detangery method detangery method
detangery effect detangery effect
detangery logic detangery logic
detangery agent detangery agent

Frases Comunes

a detangery touch

a detangery touch

purely detangery

purely detangery

detangery in nature

detangery in nature

Se confunde a menudo con

detangery vs detangling

Detangling is the present participle verb form or gerund, while detangery is used specifically as a descriptive adjective for the method or quality.

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Notas de uso

Use this word when you want to describe a system or tool that is specifically designed to sort through complexity. It is most common in technical, legal, or analytical contexts where 'simplifying' feels too basic.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'detangery' as a noun to refer to the act itself; remember that it is an adjective and should modify a noun like 'process' or 'effort'.

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Truco para recordar

Think of a 'detangler' spray for hair, then add the '-ery' from 'mystery'—it's the adjective for solving the 'mystery' of a 'tangle'.

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Origen de la palabra

A modern construction combining the prefix 'de-' (removal), the Middle English 'tangle', and the suffix '-ery' to denote a characteristic state.

Patrones gramaticales

Used attributively before a noun. Non-gradable adjective; typically does not take 'more' or 'most'.

Quiz rápido

The consultant's ______ approach allowed the board to finally understand the budget discrepancies.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: detangery

Palabras relacionadas

complement

A2

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

compound

A2

Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.

conceive

A2

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

confer

A2

To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.

conform

A2

To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.

consecutive

A2

Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).

consistency

A2

Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.

disclude

B1

Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.

antiformous

B1

Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.

interspect

B1

Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.

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