LABYRINTHINE

labyrinthine, labyrinthian, mazy

(adjective) resembling a labyrinth in form or complexity; “a labyrinthine network of tortuous footpaths”

labyrinthine

(adjective) relating to or affecting or originating in the inner ear; “labyrinthine deafness”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

labyrinthine (comparative more labyrinthine, superlative most labyrinthine)

Physically resembling a labyrinth; with the qualities of a maze.

(figurative) Convoluted, baffling, confusing, perplexing.

Synonyms

• (resembling a labyrinth): labyrinthal, labyrinthial, labyrinthian, labyrinthic, labyrinthical, labyrinthiform

• (twisting, convoluted): baffling, confusing, convoluted

Source: Wiktionary


Lab`y*rin"thine, a.

Definition: Pertaining to, or like, a labyrinth; labyrinthal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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