Where does “labyrinthine” come from?
Labyrinthine derives from English labyrinth, from Latin labyrinthus, combining a pre-Latin root with the Latin suffix -inus, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European -iHnos.
labyrinthine (English): Physically resembling a labyrinth; with the...
Definitions
- Physically resembling a labyrinth; with the...
Ancestry of “labyrinthine”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | labyrinth | A maze-like structure built by Daedalus in... |
| 2 | Ancient Greek | λᾰβύρῐνθος | A labyrinth, maze; a large building consisting of numerous halls connected by intricate and tortuous passages |