Daedalian
/diːˈdeɪliən/noun
Characterized by intricate workmanship, ingenious complexity, or labyrinthine design.
Did you know?The word ultimately invokes Daedalus, the mythic inventor credited with constructing the Cretan Labyrinth and fashioning wings for himself and Icarus.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
Δαίδαλος (Daídalos)
“Daedalus, the mythic craftsman; the name is associated with skillfully wrought or artfully fashioned work.”
Classical Greek
Greek
δαίδαλος (daídalos)
“Cunningly made, elaborate, or artistically wrought.”
Classical Latin
Latin
Daedalus
“Daedalus, the legendary inventor and architect.”
Middle English
English
daedal
“Skillful, ingenious, or intricate; patterned after the classical name.”
17th Century
English
Daedalian
“Relating to Daedalus or resembling his intricate workmanship.”
Modern English
English
daedalian
“Highly intricate, ingenious, or labyrinthine.”