labyrinthine

• Beschreibt etwas, das wie ein Labyrinth ist; von komplexer, verschachtelter und verworrener Struktur oder Beschaffenheit.

Describes something that is like a labyrinth; intricate, winding, and confusing in structure or nature.

1. Relating to the inner earC2formalmedical

   Pertaining to or affecting the labyrinth of the inner ear, which is responsible for balance and hearing.

   Labyrinthär

   • The patient was diagnosed with labyrinthine dysfunction.
   • Labyrinthine disorders can cause severe vertigo.
   • The surgeon carefully examined the labyrinthine structures.

2. Complex and intricateC2formal

   Extremely complicated, intricate, or confusing, like a maze.

   Labyrinthisch

   • The legal system can be labyrinthine for ordinary citizens.
   • She navigated the labyrinthine corridors of the old castle.
   • The plot of the novel is labyrinthine and full of twists.

   Synonymebyzantinecomplexconfusingconvolutedimpenetrableintricatelabyrinthianmazyperplexingsnarledtortuoustwisted

   Antonymecleardirectplainsimplestraightforward