How Do You Spell UNWEAVE?

Pronunciation: [ʌnwˈiːv] (IPA)

The word "unweave" has an interesting spelling that corresponds to its pronunciation. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is pronounced as /ʌnwiːv/. The first syllable "un" is pronounced as /ʌn/ and indicates negation or reversal of the following word. The second syllable "weave" is pronounced as /wiːv/ and means to intertwine threads or fibers. Therefore, "unweave" means to reverse or undo the process of weaving. This spelling follows the general pattern of adding the prefix "un-" to a root word and retaining its spelling.

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UNWEAVE Meaning and Definition

  1. Unweave is a verb that refers to the process of undoing or unraveling something that has been woven together. It specifically pertains to the act of disentangling or separating the various threads or strands that have been interlaced to create a fabric or textile. The term "unweave" implies the reverse action of the initial weaving process, which combines these individual threads to form a cohesive material.

    In a broader sense, unweave can be used metaphorically to describe the act of unraveling or dissecting something complex or intricate. It signifies the deconstruction or analysis of a web of ideas, concepts, or arguments, in order to understand their individual components or implications.

    Unweaving can also denote the act of resolving a complicated situation or problem by breaking it down into its constituent parts or simplifying it. This process often involves separating the various elements of the issue and addressing them one by one, ultimately leading to a clearer understanding or resolution.

    Furthermore, unweave can also be used figuratively to describe the act of unraveling or breaking up a relationship, partnership, or connection. It represents the undoing of the ties that once bound individuals or groups together, resulting in a state of separation or disentanglement.

  2. To undo what has been woven.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for UNWEAVE

Etymology of UNWEAVE

The word "unweave" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the verb "weave".

The prefix "un-" is of Germanic origin and is used to indicate negation or reversal. It is derived from the Old English prefix "un-, on-" which meant "not" or "to reverse".

The verb "weave" is derived from the Old English word "wefan" which meant "to weave". The word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "webaną", which had the same meaning.

Conjugate verb Unweave

CONDITIONAL

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

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be unweaving
you would be unweaving
he/she/it would be unweaving
we would be unweaving
they would be unweaving

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have unweave
you would have unweave
he/she/it would have unweave
we would have unweave
they would have unweave

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been unweaving
you would have been unweaving
he/she/it would have been unweaving
we would have been unweaving
they would have been unweaving

FUTURE

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

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be unweaving
you will be unweaving
he/she/it will be unweaving
we will be unweaving
they will be unweaving

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have unweaved
you will have unweaved
he/she/it will have unweaved
we will have unweaved
they will have unweaved
I will have unweaved, will have unwoven
we will have unweaved, will have unwoven
you will have unweaved, will have unwoven
he/she/it will have unweaved, will have unwoven
they will have unweaved, will have unwoven

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been unweaving
you will have been unweaving
he/she/it will have been unweaving
we will have been unweaving
they will have been unweaving

IMPERATIVE

you unweave
we let´s unweave

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to unweave

PAST

I unweaved
you unweaved
he/she/it unweaved
we unweaved
they unweaved
I unweaved, unwove
we unweaved, unwove
you unweaved, unwove
he/she/it unweaved, unwove
they unweaved, unwove

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was unweaving
you were unweaving
he/she/it was unweaving
we were unweaving
they were unweaving

PAST PARTICIPLE

unweaved

PAST PERFECT

I had unweaved
you had unweaved
he/she/it had unweaved
we had unweaved
they had unweaved
I had unwoven, had unweaved
we had unwoven, had unweaved
you had unwoven, had unweaved
he/she/it had unwoven, had unweaved
they had unwoven, had unweaved

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been unweaving
you had been unweaving
he/she/it had been unweaving
we had been unweaving
they had been unweaving

PRESENT

I unweave
you unweave
he/she/it unweaves
we unweave
they unweave

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am unweaving
you are unweaving
he/she/it is unweaving
we are unweaving
they are unweaving

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

unweaving

PRESENT PERFECT

I have unweaved
you have unweaved
he/she/it has unweaved
we have unweaved
they have unweaved
I have unwoven, have unweaved
we have unwoven, have unweaved
you have unwoven, have unweaved
he/she/it has unwoven, has unweaved
they have unwoven, have unweaved

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been unweaving
you have been unweaving
he/she/it has been unweaving
we have been unweaving
they have been unweaving
I would have unwoven, would have unweaved
we would have unwoven, would have unweaved
you would have unwoven, would have unweaved
he/she/it would have unwoven, would have unweaved
they would have unwoven, would have unweaved