Meaning of the word entanglement in English
What does entanglement mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
entanglement
US /ɪnˈtæŋ.ɡəl.mənt/
UK /ɪnˈtæŋ.ɡəl.mənt/
Noun
1.
a complicated or difficult situation or relationship
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The political entanglement made it hard to pass new laws.
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She found herself in an emotional entanglement with her colleague.
2.
the state of being caught or trapped in something
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The bird's entanglement in the net was a sad sight.
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Marine life faces constant threat from plastic entanglement.
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a quantum mechanical phenomenon where two or more particles become linked in such a way that they cannot be described independently of each other
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Quantum entanglement is a key concept in quantum computing.
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Scientists are studying the properties of quantum entanglement for future technologies.