labyrinth
|lab/y/rinth|
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/ˈlæb.əˌrɪnθ/
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/ˈlæb.ə.rɪnθ/
complex maze
Etymology
'labyrinth' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'labyrinthos,' where 'labyrinthos' meant 'maze.'
'labyrinthos' changed from the Latin word 'labyrinthus' and eventually became the modern English word 'labyrinth'.
Initially, it meant 'maze,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a complex structure of connected passages through which it is difficult to find one's way; a maze.
The garden was designed as a labyrinth, with high hedges forming intricate paths.
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Noun 2
an intricate or confusing arrangement or state of affairs.
The bureaucracy was a labyrinth of red tape and regulations.
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Last updated: 2025/01/28 11:32