maze

Meanings

• noun

  An intricately complex and elaborate structure, typically made of hedges or walls, designed to be solved by finding one's way through a series of twists and turns.

• noun

  A confusing or perplexing situation or problem.

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

perplexity , uncertainty

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with maze
haze , maze , aze

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Variants

List of all variants of maze that leads to same result
maze , mazed , mazes , mazing , mazelike

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Etymology

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Old English 'maze' from Middle English 'maze' meaning 'labyrinth, maze'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'labyrinth' is often used interchangeably with 'maze', but technically, a labyrinth is a single-path maze with no dead ends, while a maze has multiple paths and dead ends.

2. The famous Hampton Court Palace maze in England is believed to have been built in the late 17th century and covers over an acre in size.

3. Some studies suggest that solving mazes can help improve cognitive abilities, such as memory and problem-solving skills.

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Related Concepts

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1. Labyrinth: A large, complex maze, often with a single winding path leading to a center.

2. Hedge maze: A type of maze made from tall hedges.

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Culture

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Mazes have been used throughout history for various purposes, including religious and mythological symbolism, recreation, and even as a form of meditation. In literature, mazes have appeared in works such as the labyrinth in Greek mythology and the hedge maze at Hampton Court Palace in England.

How to Memorize "maze"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the layout of a hedge maze, with tall hedges forming the walls and winding paths leading in various directions.
   - Visualize the twists and turns of the maze, trying to remember the path you took to reach the center.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'maze' with the image of a hedge maze or a complex labyrinth.
   - Think of the word 'maze' as a confusing or perplexing situation, like trying to find your way through a maze.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a maze and remember it by associating it with a specific color or shape.
   - Use the acronym M-A-Z-E to remember the definition: 'M' for maze, 'A' for intricate, 'Z' for complex, and 'E' for elaborate structure.'

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