knotty — having many knots; full of knots
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: having many knots; full of knots
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnɑːti/
Example Sentences
- My headphone cable became so knotty that I gave up and bought wireless ones.
- The knotty philosophical question kept students awake all night.
- She used knotty wood to make the table look rustic and charming.
knotty
ADJECTIVE[/ˈnɑːti/]
having many knots; full of knots
The old sailor stared at the knotty rope, completely stumped by the tangle.
The dotty grandmother unravels knotty, spotty yarn with patience.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the Old English word 'cnotta' meaning a knot or lump, combined with the suffix '-y' meaning 'full of' or 'characterized by'. The root derives from Proto-Germanic origins.
Breakdown
knot (a tied loop or lump in material) + -y (adjective suffix meaning 'full of' or 'having the quality of') = knotty (full of knots; difficult to untangle)
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📝Examples
“My headphone cable became so knotty that I gave up and bought wireless ones.”
“The knotty philosophical question kept students awake all night.”
“She used knotty wood to make the table look rustic and charming.”
“The detective faced a knotty case involving three suspects and no clear motive.”
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