Labyrinth
As a Noun
- A complex network of paths or passages that is difficult to navigate, often designed as a puzzle.
- A confusing or intricate situation that is hard to understand or get through.
- In ancient mythology, a maze-like structure built to hold the Minotaur.
Word History
The word labyrinth originates from the Greek word labyrinthos, which referred to the elaborate maze constructed by Daedalus in Greek mythology to contain the Minotaur. Over time, the term evolved to describe any complex or confusing arrangement of paths.
Examples
- The garden featured a beautiful labyrinth made of hedges.
- Navigating through the labyrinth of regulations was challenging.
- The ancient city’s labyrinth was said to be impossible to escape from.
Synonyms
Maze, network, tangle, web, puzzle
Related Words
Complexity, confusion, entanglement
Antonyms
Straightforwardness, simplicity, clarity
