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interlacing

interlacing

1 5.9
Woven closely together to make a pattern
  • adjective
  • /ˌɪntərˈleɪsɪŋ/
: entretejido
  • Ancient Celtic designs are known for their complex interlacing motifs.

So how the character grows is structured, and so that's how they're interlaced.

Examples

  • The artist used an interlacing pattern to decorate the border of the manuscript.

  • The interlacing branches formed a natural canopy over the path.

  • The interlacing vines created a beautiful canopy.

  • We admired the interlacing patterns of the fabric.

  • The artist used a beautiful interlacing pattern to decorate the border of her painting.

  • The interlacing branches of the trees created a picturesque view in the autumn air.

  • In the garden, the interlacing vines formed an intricate pattern across the trellis.

Synonyms

woven
vsinterlacing
44 3.4

Made by crossing threads and strips together, like a rug or basket

stresses the crossing arrangement that forms a visible pattern
braided
vsinterlacing
14 2.7

Made by crossing strands together, like hair or rope

describes a crossing pattern rather than twisted strand structures
interwoven
vsinterlacing
9 5.5

Closely joined so the parts are hard to separate

is about parts arranged by crossing to make a visible whole
interlocking
vsinterlacing
9 4.5

Fitted closely so parts stay joined and are hard to separate

emphasizes an arranged crossing to make a continuous pattern
interlaced
vsinterlacing
2 6.3

Lines or parts cross over and under each other to make a pattern

is about items linked to form a connected patterned whole
interlinking
vsinterlacing
1 4.8

Closely joined so the parts form a single whole that is hard to separate

focuses on forming an arranged pattern by crossing elements
intermeshed
vsinterlacing
1 7.5

Closely linked or mixed so they cannot be easily separated

is about orderly crossing to create a connected design
meshed
vsinterlacing
  • Specialized
1 5.8

Joined so their teeth fit together and turn smoothly

applies to crossing or woven patterns rather than gear engagement

Antonyms

disconnected
48 5.1

Having parts or ideas that do not fit together clearly

How Interconnected

inseparable
44 3.4
interwoven
9 5.5
interlacing
1 5.9
linked
69 2.1
separate
844 2.1

Surface Forms

interlacing positive

Morphology

interlacing = interlace (transparent) = inter + lace + ing

Formed from the verb 'interlace' with the regular -ing suffix; the meaning (woven/crossed together) is directly predictable.

Etymology

Interlacing comes from the part inter- meaning 'between' and the word lace meaning 'to tie or weave', like the cloth lace or a shoelace. So interlacing describes things that are closely woven or crossed together to make a single pattern.