labyrinthine

lab-y-rin-thine · adjective

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Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Resembling or constituting a labyrinth; having many confusing passages or paths.

  2. 2.

    Intricate and confusing in structure or arrangement.

  3. 3.

    (Anatomy) Relating to the labyrinth of the inner ear.

Related words

Antonyms: direct, simple, straightforward
See also: convoluted, intricate, labyrinth
Synonyms: complex, convoluted, intricate, maze-like

Etymology

From Greek labyrinthos meaning "maze," with the adjectival suffix -ine.