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Definition of interwoven

interwoven

/ˌɪn.tɚˈwoʊ.vən/
in · ter · wo · ven
Past Simple:interwove
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Past Participle:interwoven
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Present Participle:interweaving
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• adjective

1

Closely connected, blended, or linked together so that the individual elements cannot easily be separated.

Example

"The history of the coastal town is deeply interwoven with the rise of the maritime trade industry."

2

Woven or twisted together physically, as of threads, strands, or fibers.

Example

"The artisan created a durable basket using interwoven strips of dried willow bark."

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• verb

1

To weave or blend together closely (as the past participle of interweave).

Example

"The author has interwoven several historical events into the fictional narrative."

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• Rhymes for interwoven

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century as the past participle of 'interweave', combining the Latin prefix 'inter-' (meaning 'between' or 'among') with 'woven', the past participle of the Old English verb 'wefan' (meaning 'to weave').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Interwoven. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/interwoven
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