Daedalian

/dɛˈdeɪliən/ adjective

Definition

Showing extremely skillful and intricate workmanship, often with a suggestion of cunning or deliberate complexity.

Etymology

From Greek 'Daidalos' (Daedalus) with English '-ian' suffix, paralleling 'Daedalean'; all three forms (daedalean, daedaleous, daedalian) derive from the same mythological root.

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We have three slightly different words (daedalean, daedaleous, daedalian) all from Daedalus—showing how languages expand one great story into multiple shades of meaning!

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