Gordian Knot — definition

1. Gordian knot (Noun)

2 definitions

Gordian knot (Noun) — Any very difficult problem; insoluble in its own terms.

Gordian knot (Noun) — An intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great after he heard that whoever undid it would become ruler of Asia.

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knot problem