labyrinth Synonyms & Antonyms
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Labyrinth as a Noun
A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur. A complicated irregular network of passages or paths, especially underground or covered, in which it is difficult to find one's way.
A complicated irregular network of passages or paths, especially underground or covered, in which it is difficult to find one's way.
A maze formed by paths separated by high hedges.
A structure similar to a maze, but containing only one path with no branches, as distinguished from a maze which contains multiple branching paths
Anything complicated and confusing in structure, arrangement, or character.
A tortuous anatomical structure: A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance, consisting of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth). An accessory respiratory organ of certain fish.
A complex structure in the inner ear which contains the organs of hearing and balance, consisting of bony cavities (the bony labyrinth) filled with fluid and lined with sensitive membranes (the membranous labyrinth).
An accessory respiratory organ of certain fish.
Any of various satyrine butterflies of the genus Neope.
A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur.
Part of the inner ear.
Anything complicated and confusing, like a maze.
Labyrinth as a Verb
To enclose in a labyrinth, or as though in a labyrinth.
To arrange in the form of a labyrinth.
To twist and wind, following a labyrinthine path.
To become lost and confused, as if in a labyrinth.
To render lost and confused, as if in a labyrinth.
Word Forms & Grammar
labyrinth (plural labyrinths)
labyrinth (third-person singular simple present labyrinths, present participle labyrinthing, simple past and past participle labyrinthed)
Words That Rhyme With Labyrinth
Origin of Labyrinth
From Middle English laberynt, laberynthe, from Latin labyrinthus, from Ancient Greek λᾰβύρῐνθος (lăbúrĭnthos, “a maze”).
Labyrinth: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in Knossos, containing the Minotaur. A complicated irregular network… |
| Plural | labyrinths |
| Verb forms | labyrinths, labyrinthing, labyrinthed |
Labyrinth Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of labyrinth is /ˈlæb.ə.ɹɪnθ/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (læb).
Labyrinth: Your Questions Answered
Is labyrinth a noun or a verb?
Labyrinth is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of labyrinth?
The plural of labyrinth is labyrinths.
What is the past tense of labyrinth?
The past tense of labyrinth is labyrinthed. The present participle is labyrinthing.