Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

byzantine

Adjective

/bɪˈzæn.tiːn/

Definition

Something that is intricate and complex, often in a way that is difficult to understand.

Examples

The government proposal was so byzantine that few understood its implications.
She navigated the byzantine rules of the competition to secure her spot in the finals.

Meaning

The term refers to the elaborate and often convoluted nature of systems, processes, or styles, and it can imply an excessive complexity that can obscure clarity.