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uncommon | untangle |

As an adjective uncommon

is rare; not readily found; unusual.

As a verb untangle is

to remove tangles or knots.

uncommon

English

Adjective

(er)
  • Rare; not readily found; unusual.
    • Bald eagles are an uncommon sighting in this state
  • Remarkable; exceptional.
    • The diamond was of uncommon size

    Related terms

    * uncommonly * uncommonness

    untangle

    English

    Verb

    (untangl)
  • To remove tangles or knots.
    • With gentle combing, untangle your hair.
  • (by extension) To remove confusion or mystery.
    • It took awhile, but he finally untangled the problem.

    Synonyms

    * disentangle

    Antonyms

    * tangle