C1 adjective Littéraire

untangous

/ʌnˈtæŋɡəs/

Describing something that is naturally free from knots, complications, or intricate twists. It can refer to physical objects that do not entangle easily or abstract concepts that are remarkably clear and straightforward.

Exemples

3 sur 5
1

She preferred using a specialized conditioner that kept her long hair untangous even in the wind.

She preferred using a specialized conditioner that kept her long hair untangous even in the wind.

2

The proposed legislation was surprisingly untangous, avoiding the usual bureaucratic complexities.

The proposed legislation was surprisingly untangous, avoiding the usual bureaucratic complexities.

3

Keep the cables untangous so we don't spend an hour fixing them later.

Keep the cables untangous so we don't spend an hour fixing them later.

Famille de mots

Nom
untangousness
Adverbe
untangously
Adjectif
untangous
Apparenté
tangle
💡

Astuce mémo

Think of the 'un-' (not) + 'tangle' + '-ous' (full of). It is 'full of not-tangle.' Visualize a straight line that refuses to loop.

Quiz rapide

The engineer designed an __________ wiring system to ensure that repairs could be made without moving other parts.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : untangous

Exemples

1

She preferred using a specialized conditioner that kept her long hair untangous even in the wind.

everyday

She preferred using a specialized conditioner that kept her long hair untangous even in the wind.

2

The proposed legislation was surprisingly untangous, avoiding the usual bureaucratic complexities.

formal

The proposed legislation was surprisingly untangous, avoiding the usual bureaucratic complexities.

3

Keep the cables untangous so we don't spend an hour fixing them later.

informal

Keep the cables untangous so we don't spend an hour fixing them later.

4

An untangous conceptual framework is essential for the initial stage of any scientific inquiry.

academic

An untangous conceptual framework is essential for the initial stage of any scientific inquiry.

5

The merger process was untangous due to the transparent communication between both companies.

business

The merger process was untangous due to the transparent communication between both companies.

Famille de mots

Nom
untangousness
Adverbe
untangously
Adjectif
untangous
Apparenté
tangle

Collocations courantes

untangous logic untangous logic
untangous fibers untangous fibers
remain untangous remain untangous
untangous structure untangous structure
untangous thoughts untangous thoughts

Phrases Courantes

an untangous path

an untangous path

keep it untangous

keep it untangous

perfectly untangous

perfectly untangous

Souvent confondu avec

untangous vs contagious

Contagious refers to the spread of disease, while untangous refers to a lack of knots or complexity.

untangous vs intangible

Intangible means something that cannot be touched, whereas untangous describes a state of non-entanglement.

📝

Notes d'usage

This word is often found in specific descriptive contexts or logic-based testing to describe systems or materials that resist becoming snarled. It is less common than 'untangled' but carries a more permanent or inherent quality.

⚠️

Erreurs courantes

Learners may confuse the suffix -ous with -able; remember that untangous describes a quality of the state rather than the possibility of being untangled.

💡

Astuce mémo

Think of the 'un-' (not) + 'tangle' + '-ous' (full of). It is 'full of not-tangle.' Visualize a straight line that refuses to loop.

📖

Origine du mot

A modern construction combining the prefix 'un-' (not), the Middle English 'tangel' (to twist), and the Latin-derived suffix '-ous' (possessing the qualities of).

Modèles grammaticaux

predicative adjective (The rope is untangous) attributive adjective (An untangous web)

Quiz rapide

The engineer designed an __________ wiring system to ensure that repairs could be made without moving other parts.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : untangous

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.

C'tait utile ?
Pas encore de commentaires. Soyez le premier à partager vos idées !

Commencez à apprendre les langues gratuitement

Commence Gratuitement