What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
tanglement
Example
The cords behind the TV were in a tanglement and took a while to sort out. [tanglement: noun]
Example
Her thoughts were in a tanglement, and she couldn't make sense of them. [tanglement: noun]
entanglement
Example
The fisherman got his line in an entanglement with some seaweed. [entanglement: noun]
Example
She found herself in an entanglement with her ex-boyfriend and didn't know how to get out. [entanglement: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Entanglement is more commonly used than tanglement in everyday language, especially in formal contexts.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between tanglement and entanglement?
Entanglement is more formal than tanglement, which is more commonly used in informal contexts.
