gordyaean

/ɡɔrdˈjēən/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Gordyus or the Gordians

“Alexander the Great’s conquest of the Gordyaean knot was a significant milestone.”

2. noun

a knot or Gordian knot, especially a complex problem or difficulty

“The Gordyaean puzzle in the math book was frustrating to solve.”

Synonyms

  • Gordian
  • complex

Antonyms

  • simple
  • straightforward