Daedalean

/dɛˈdeɪliən/ adjective

Definition

Intricately crafted or cunningly constructed, often implying ingenious skill mixed with deception or complexity.

Etymology

From Greek 'Daidalos' (Daedalus), the legendary craftsman who built the Labyrinth and invented mechanical wonders; the adjective evolved to describe anything with similar elaborate complexity.

Kelly Says

Daedalean literally means 'made like the Labyrinth'—one of history's most famous unsolvable puzzles—so calling something daedalean is like saying it's as complex as ancient Greek mythology!

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