gordian

Meanings

• Noun

  A term used to describe a problem or situation that seems impossible to solve, especially in politics or military strategy.

  - "The Gordian Knot is a metaphor for a problem that seems insoluble."
  - "The political crisis in the Middle East is a Gordian knot that requires a bold and unconventional solution."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gordian
cordian , borian , corian

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Variants

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Gordian knot , Gordian knots , gordian knots , cut the Gordian knot

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Etymology

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Derived from the legend of the Gordian Knot, a mythical knot that could only be untied by a king destined to rule Asia.

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Trivia

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1. The Gordian Knot is a popular myth in Greek and Roman mythology.

2. The term 'Gordian knot' is also used metaphorically in mathematics and computer science to describe a complex problem or situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Gordian Knot: A mythical knot that could only be untied by a king destined to rule Asia.

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Culture

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The term 'gordian' is often used metaphorically to describe a difficult problem or situation that requires a bold and unconventional solution. In literature and art, the Gordian Knot is a common motif used to represent the human struggle to overcome seemingly insurmountable challenges.

How to Memorize "gordian"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a complex knot that seems impossible to untie. This knot represents the Gordian problem or situation that you are trying to solve.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'gordian' with the idea of a difficult problem or situation that requires a bold and unconventional solution.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device to remember the meaning of 'gordian'. For example, 'Gordian problems are like a knot that seems impossible to untie, but with a bold solution, you can cut through it.'

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