How Do You Spell RAVELING?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈavəlɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "raveling" is spelled with two "V's" even though it has only one "L". This is because it is derived from the verb "ravel", meaning to become tangled or unravelled. The past participle of this verb is "ravelled", which has only one "V". However, when the suffix "-ing" is added to create the present participle, the second "V" is added to indicate the continuous action of unraveling. The IPA transcription for "raveling" is /ˈrævəlɪŋ/.

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RAVELING Meaning and Definition

  1. Raveling is a noun that refers to the act or process of coming apart or unraveling, especially in the context of fabric or threads. It describes the individual strands of material becoming loose and separating, often resulting in a frayed or unruly appearance.

    In textiles, raveling occurs when the edges or seams of a fabric begin to fray, causing the individual fibers or threads to unwind and separate. This can be a result of wear and tear, poor stitching or construction, or the nature of the material itself. The presence of raveling can compromise the strength and integrity of the fabric, leading to further damage and potential unraveling.

    Raveling can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or relationships that are disentangling or falling apart. Just as fabric can experience raveling, complex situations or connections can become tangled and unravel, leading to confusion or chaos. In this context, raveling can signify a state of disarray or fragmentation.

    Addressing raveling often involves repair or reinforcement, such as stitching or hemming the frayed edges of fabric to prevent further unraveling. In a metaphorical sense, raveling may require efforts to mend fractured relationships or restore order to unraveling situations.

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Etymology of RAVELING

The word "raveling" comes from the verb "ravel", which dates back to the early 16th century. The term originated from the Middle Dutch word "ravelen" and the Middle Low German word "revelen", both meaning "to become tangled or unravel". These Dutch and German words are believed to have derived from the Old Norse word "reifa", which meant "to pluck or pull apart". Ultimately, the etymology traces back to the Proto-Germanic word "*raifijaną", meaning "to tear apart" or "to pull out".

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Plural form of RAVELING is RAVELINGS

Conjugate verb Raveling

CONDITIONAL

I would ravel
we would ravel
you would ravel
he/she/it would ravel
they would ravel

FUTURE

I will ravel
we will ravel
you will ravel
he/she/it will ravel
they will ravel

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have ravelled, will have raveled
we will have ravelled, will have raveled
you will have ravelled, will have raveled
he/she/it will have ravelled, will have raveled
they will have ravelled, will have raveled

PAST

I ravelled, raveled
we ravelled, raveled
you ravelled, raveled
he/she/it ravelled, raveled
they ravelled, raveled

PAST PERFECT

I had ravelled, had raveled
we had ravelled, had raveled
you had ravelled, had raveled
he/she/it had ravelled, had raveled
they had ravelled, had raveled

PRESENT

I ravel
we ravel
you ravel
he/she/it ravels
they ravel

PRESENT PERFECT

I have raveled, have ravelled
we have raveled, have ravelled
you have raveled, have ravelled
he/she/it has raveled, has ravelled
they have raveled, have ravelled
I am raveling, am ravelling
we are ravelling, are raveling
you are ravelling, are raveling
he/she/it is raveling, is ravelling
they are ravelling, are raveling
I was ravelling, was raveling
we were raveling, were ravelling
you were raveling, were ravelling
he/she/it was ravelling, was raveling
they were raveling, were ravelling
I will be raveling, will be ravelling
we will be raveling, will be ravelling
you will be raveling, will be ravelling
he/she/it will be raveling, will be ravelling
they will be raveling, will be ravelling
I have been raveling, have been ravelling
we have been raveling, have been ravelling
you have been ravelling, have been raveling
he/she/it has been raveling, has been ravelling
they have been ravelling, have been raveling
I had been ravelling, had been raveling
we had been ravelling, had been raveling
you had been ravelling, had been raveling
he/she/it had been ravelling, had been raveling
they had been ravelling, had been raveling
I will have been raveling, will have been ravelling
we will have been raveling, will have been ravelling
you will have been raveling, will have been ravelling
he/she/it will have been raveling, will have been ravelling
they will have been raveling, will have been ravelling
I would have ravelled, would have raveled
we would have ravelled, would have raveled
you would have ravelled, would have raveled
he/she/it would have ravelled, would have raveled
they would have ravelled, would have raveled
I would be ravelling, would be raveling
we would be ravelling, would be raveling
you would be ravelling, would be raveling
he/she/it would be ravelling, would be raveling
they would be ravelling, would be raveling
I would have been ravelling, would have been raveling
we would have been ravelling, would have been raveling
you would have been ravelling, would have been raveling
he/she/it would have been ravelling, would have been raveling
they would have been ravelling, would have been raveling

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