Meaning & use
Labyrinthine
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Resembling a labyrinth in complexity; extremely intricate, convoluted, or difficult to navigate.
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The old castle's labyrinthine corridors confused even longtime residents.
Navigating the labyrinthine tax code often requires professional help.
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Labyrinthine derives from the Greek myth of the Labyrinth, the maze built to contain the Minotaur on the island of Crete.
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