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- [gawr-dee-uh n]
- /ˈgɔr di ən/
- /ˈɡɔː.dɪən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gawr-dee-uh n]
- /ˈgɔr di ən/
Definitions of gordian word
- adjective gordian pertaining to Gordius, ancient king of Phrygia, who tied a knot (the Gordian knot) that, according to prophecy, was to be undone only by the person who was to rule Asia, and that was cut, rather than untied, by Alexander the Great. 1
- adjective gordian resembling the Gordian knot in intricacy. 1
- idioms gordian cut the Gordian knot, to act quickly and decisively in a difficult situation; solve a problem boldly. 1
- noun gordian Alternative form of Gordian. 1
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Origin of gordian
First appearance:
before 1555 One of the 31% oldest English words
1555-65; < Latin Gordi(us) (< Greek Górdios Gordius) + -an
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Parts of speech for Gordian
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gordian popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gordian
adj gordian
- perplexing — to cause to be puzzled or bewildered over what is not understood or certain; confuse mentally: Her strange response perplexed me.
- sophisticated — sophisticated.
- complicated — If you say that something is complicated, you mean it has so many parts or aspects that it is difficult to understand or deal with.
- convoluted — If you describe a sentence, idea, or system as convoluted, you mean that it is complicated and difficult to understand.
- intricate — having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved: an intricate maze.
Antonyms for gordian
adj gordian
- homogeneous — composed of parts or elements that are all of the same kind; not heterogeneous: a homogeneous population.
- obvious — easily seen, recognized, or understood; open to view or knowledge; evident: an obvious advantage.
- discernible — capable of being discerned; distinguishable.
- easy — not hard or difficult; requiring no great labor or effort: a book that is easy to read; an easy victory.
- simple — easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools.
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