labyrinthine

Meanings

• adjective

  Of or relating to a labyrinth, a complex and intricately designed structure having a single entrance and winding passages.

• adjective

  Characterized by intricacy, complexity, or confusion.

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Pronunciation

1. /læb.əˈɹɪn.θaɪn/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

labyrinthal , labyrinthial , labyrinthian , labyrinthic , labyrinthical , labyrinthiform , baffling , confusing , convoluted

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Variants

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labyrinthine

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Etymology

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From Greek labyrinthos, a labyrinth, from labrys, a double-headed axe.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'labyrinth' is derived from the Greek word for a double-headed axe, as the intricate paths of the labyrinth were said to resemble the axe's blade.

2. The Labyrinth of Crete, where the Minotaur was kept, is one of the most famous labyrinths in mythology.

3. Some modern labyrinths are used for meditation and spiritual growth, and people walk them as a form of personal journey.

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1. maze: A labyrinth is a type of maze, but not all mazes are labyrinths. A labyrinth has a single entrance and exit, and the path leads to the center and back out again.

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Culture

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The labyrinth is a symbol of the complexities and challenges of life. In Greek mythology, the Minotaur was kept in a labyrinth, and it was a common challenge for heroes to navigate it. In modern times, labyrinths have been used as meditation tools and for personal growth.

How to Memorize "labyrinthine"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a winding path or a complex maze to remember the meaning of labyrinthine.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word labyrinthine with intricacy, complexity, or confusion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Labyrinths are complex and winding' to remember the meaning of labyrinthine.

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