C1 verb Formal

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.

Examples

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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.

Word Family

Noun
detangitation
Verb
detangite
Adverb
detangitably
Adjective
detangitable
Related
detangiter
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Memory Tip

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: detangite

Examples

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.

Word Family

Noun
detangitation
Verb
detangite
Adverb
detangitably
Adjective
detangitable
Related
detangiter

Common Collocations

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

Common Phrases

detangite the mess

detangite the mess

detangite a web of lies

detangite a web of lies

slowly detangite

slowly detangite

Often Confused With

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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Usage Notes

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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Common Mistakes

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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Memory Tip

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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Word Origin

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

Grammar Patterns

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

Quick Quiz

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

Correct!

The correct answer is: detangite

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