it came up in an article I am reading so I googled it and the phrase came up quite a bit, but was not defined
2007-01-12 05:41:24 · 4 answers · asked by ninja cat 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
I realize that it means complex and intricate, but why byzantine? the paper refers to the byzantine complexities of the academic world. why not russian complexities or japanese complexities?
2007-01-12 06:00:41 · update #1
It's a comparison to a particular Byzantine government.
Byzantine
1599, from L. Byzantinus, originally used of art style; later in reference to the complex, devious, and intriguing character of the royal court of Constantinople.
2007-01-12 06:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Tony 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That phrase word for word probably won't be defined.
It means that during the Byzantine Empire there were complexeties; hardships/hard times, etc.
2007-01-12 05:45:06 · answer #2 · answered by madjennyvane 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Fancy way of saying intricate.
2007-01-12 05:46:44 · answer #3 · answered by DennisEastDennis 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Complicated in the extreme.
2007-01-12 05:49:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋