Gordian knot
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.
Show all Definitions
Synonyms for Gordian knot
Matter and Gordian knot are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Matter" instead a noun phrase "Gordian knot".
Matter
Matter noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Usage example: I've been thinking about the matter all night, and I believe I have a solution
Gordian knot and matter are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gordian knot" instead a noun "Matter".
Mutual synonyms
Cite this Source
Matter and Gordian knot. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/gordian_knot/matter
Gordian knot & Matter. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/gordian_knot/matter>.
Matter or Gordian knot. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/gordian_knot/matter.
Google Ngram Viewer shows how "Gordian knot" and "matter" have occurred on timeline