C1 verb Formel

detangite

/diːˈtændʒaɪt/

To separate components, strands, or ideas that have become intricately intertwined or knotted. It is most frequently used in formal or technical contexts to describe the process of unravelling a complex situation, data set, or physical structure.

Exemples

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1

I spent an hour trying to detangite the old fishing lines in the garage.

I spent an hour trying to detangite the old fishing lines in the garage.

2

The court must detangite the various legal claims to determine who is truly at fault.

The court must detangite the various legal claims to determine who is truly at fault.

3

You really need to detangite your schedule if you want to find time for a vacation.

You really need to detangite your schedule if you want to find time for a vacation.

Famille de mots

Nom
detangitation
Verb
detangite
Adverbe
detangitably
Adjectif
detangitable
Apparenté
detangiter
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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'de-' (to remove) and 'tang' (like a tangle or things touching). To detangite is to remove the tangle.

Quiz rapide

The forensic accountant had to _______ the company's finances from the CEO's personal accounts.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : detangite

Exemples

1

I spent an hour trying to detangite the old fishing lines in the garage.

everyday

I spent an hour trying to detangite the old fishing lines in the garage.

2

The court must detangite the various legal claims to determine who is truly at fault.

formal

The court must detangite the various legal claims to determine who is truly at fault.

3

You really need to detangite your schedule if you want to find time for a vacation.

informal

You really need to detangite your schedule if you want to find time for a vacation.

4

Academic researchers sought to detangite the socio-economic variables from the psychological outcomes.

academic

Academic researchers sought to detangite the socio-economic variables from the psychological outcomes.

5

The strategy aims to detangite our brand from the failing subsidiary to protect our market share.

business

The strategy aims to detangite our brand from the failing subsidiary to protect our market share.

Famille de mots

Nom
detangitation
Verb
detangite
Adverbe
detangitably
Adjectif
detangitable
Apparenté
detangiter

Collocations courantes

detangite a knot detangite a knot
detangite complex data detangite complex data
detangite the truth detangite the truth
detangite the strands detangite the strands
effort to detangite effort to detangite

Phrases Courantes

detangite the mess

detangite the mess

detangite a web of lies

detangite a web of lies

slowly detangite

slowly detangite

Souvent confondu avec

detangite vs detangle

'Detangle' is the common, everyday version; 'detangite' is a more formal or technical variant often used in academic or legal contexts.

detangite vs tangent

A tangent is a line touching a curve or a digression in speech, while detangite is the action of unweaving something.

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Notes d'usage

Use this word when you want to sound more precise or formal than simply saying 'un-mix' or 'untie'. It is particularly effective when discussing abstract concepts like logistics, legal arguments, or data analysis.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners often use this for simple physical objects like hair, where 'detangle' is much more natural. Avoid using it in casual conversation unless you are being intentionally sophisticated.

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Astuce mémo

Think of the prefix 'de-' (to remove) and 'tang' (like a tangle or things touching). To detangite is to remove the tangle.

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Origine du mot

Constructed from the Latin prefix 'de-' (off/away) and 'tangere' (to touch), suggesting the separation of things that are touching too closely.

Modèles grammaticaux

Transitive verb (requires a direct object) Regular conjugation: detangites, detangited, detangiting Often used in the passive voice: 'The issue was detangited by the experts.'

Quiz rapide

The forensic accountant had to _______ the company's finances from the CEO's personal accounts.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : detangite

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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