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Gordian
UK
/ˈɡɔːdiən/
US
/ˈɡɔrdɪən/
Translation of "gordian" into Russian
Gordian
Adjective
UK
/ˈɡɔːdiən/
US
/ˈɡɔrdɪən/
Gordian
more Gordian Comp.
most Gordian Super.
The problem was a Gordian knot that required a creative solution.
Проблема была гордиевым узлом, требующим креативного решения.
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Definitions
Gordian
Adjective
UK
/ˈɡɔːdiən/
US
/ˈɡɔrdɪən/
Extremely complex or intricate, often referring to a problem or situation that is difficult to solve.
The committee faced a Gordian challenge when trying to balance the budget without cutting essential services.
Of or relating to Gordius, the legendary king of Phrygia, or to the ancient city of Gordium.
The museum displayed several Gordian artifacts unearthed at the Phrygian site.
Gordian
Proper noun
UK
/ˈɡɔːdiən/
US
/ˈɡɔrdɪən/
Any of three Roman emperors of the 3rd century CE bearing the name Gordian.
Gordian III ascended the throne when he was only thirteen.
Idioms and phrases
gordian knot
The political situation turned into a Gordian knot.
Гордиан узел
Политическая ситуация превратилась в Гордиан узел.