What does rubegoldbergian mean?
Rubegoldbergian means (Canada, US) Achieving a simple objective by absurdly complicated means; overcomplicated, elaborate and impractical.
Rubegoldbergian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹuːbɡəʊldˈbəːɡɪən/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Rubegoldbergian is an adjective meaning (Canada, US) Achieving a simple objective by absurdly complicated means; overcomplicated, elaborate and impractical.
Meaning
(Canada, US) Achieving a simple objective by absurdly complicated means; overcomplicated, elaborate and impractical.
Example Sentences
The machinery of government is often rubegoldbergian, with complex arrangements of devolution and special status and power-sharing and affirmative action, and the contraption is held together by a few national symbols such as a rugby team.
Word Forms
- Rube Goldbergian
Synonyms for rubegoldbergian
Depending on context, synonyms include Goldbergian, Heath Robinsonesque.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rube goldbergian, gold-plated, overcomplicated, overelaborate, superelaborate, fancy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for rubegoldbergian?
Common synonyms include Goldbergian, Heath Robinsonesque.
How do you use rubegoldbergian in a sentence?
The machinery of government is often rubegoldbergian, with complex arrangements of devolution and special status and power-sharing and affirmative action, and the contraption is held together by a few national symbols such as a rugby team.
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