labyrinthine

/ˌlæbəˈrɪnθaɪn/
adjective
  1. Like a labyrinth; very complicated and difficult to find a way through, either physically or in a figurative sense.
    • Navigating the labyrinthine rules of the tax code can be frustrating for many people.
    • Her labyrinthine explanation of the plot left the audience more confused than before.
    • The old castle had a labyrinthine network of secret passages and hidden rooms.
  2. Relating to the inner ear (the labyrinth), which controls balance and hearing.
    • Damage to the labyrinthine structures can result in hearing loss or vertigo.
    • Labyrinthine fluid helps the body sense motion and maintain equilibrium.
    • The doctor explained that the patient's dizziness was caused by a labyrinthine disorder.
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