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multicursal

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /ˌmʌltɨˈkɜːsəl/
  • US: /ˌməltiˈkɝsəl/
  • US: /ˌməltaɪ-/

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adj

Meaning 1

Of a maze or labyrinth: having more than one possible route between the centre and the outside.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: figuratively, sometimes

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From multi- + -cursal, on the pattern of unicursal, bicursal and tricursal.