Definitions for Gordian
gor·dian

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gordianadjective

   extremely intricate; usually in phrase `Gordian knot'

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gordianadjective

   Of or pertaining to Gordium, capital of Phrygia (now Yassihüyük in Turkey).

2. Gordianadjective

   Of the Gordian knot.

3. Gordianadjective

   Twisted; convoluted; tied as a knot.

4. Etymology: From Gordium, derived from Greek Γορδιον (Gordion), the capital city of ancient Phrygia

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1. gordian

   Gordian is an adjective used to describe something that is extremely complex, difficult to solve, or inextricably complicated, often referring to a problem or situation. The term comes from the legend of the Gordian knot in Greek mythology, which was a knot so complicated that it was said only the future ruler of Asia could untangle it. It was eventually "solved" by Alexander the Great by cutting it with his sword, giving rise to the term "cutting the Gordian knot" to describe solving a complex problem in a decisive, bold way.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gordianadjective

   pertaining to Gordius, king of Phrygia, or to a knot tied by him; hence, intricate; complicated; inextricable

2. Gordianadjective

   pertaining to the Gordiacea

3. Gordiannoun

   one of the Gordiacea

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gordian

   gord′yan, adj. intricate: difficult.—v.t. (Keats) to tie up, knot.—Cut the Gordian knot, to overcome a difficulty by violent measures—Alexander, unable to untie the fateful knot tied by Gordius, king of Phrygia, having cut it through with his sword.

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1. GORDIAN

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Gordian is ranked #56310 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Gordian surname appeared 363 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Gordian.
   
   88.4% or 321 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   10.7% or 39 total occurrences were White.

Anagrams for Gordian »

1. adoring

2. idorgan

3. roading

How to pronounce Gordian?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

   South African

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Gordian in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Gordian in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of Gordian in a Sentence

1. Gero Neugebauer:

   It is now up to Merkel to cut the Gordian knot and give a clear signal internally and externally that Germany cannot take in refugees without limits, and that she is still the mistress of the house.

2. Megan Greene:

   Syriza and its creditors are stuck in a Gordian Knot, and both sides will need to cave on something. Neither Greece Greece nor Greece Greece creditors want Greece Greece to default or exit the eurozone, so a compromise will probably be found.

3. Alexis Tsipras:

   At some point, we have to decide to cut the Gordian Knot, take collective action, and ignore the political consequences.

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