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intricacies

 

[ ɪnˈtrɪkəsiz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

of understanding

The complex details or elements of a situation, concept, or object that are often difficult to understand or explain.

Synonyms

complexity, complication, details

Examples of usage

  • The intricacies of the legal system can be overwhelming for those without legal training.
  • She was fascinated by the intricacies of the human brain.
  • Understanding all the intricacies of the new software program took weeks of training.
  • The intricacies of the ancient language were difficult to decipher.
  • The intricacies of the negotiation process required attention to detail.

Translations

Translations of the word "intricacies" in other languages:

🇵🇹 intricâncias

🇮🇳 जटिलताएँ

🇩🇪 Komplikationen

🇮🇩 kerumitan

🇺🇦 тонкощі

🇵🇱 zawiłości

🇯🇵 複雑さ

🇫🇷 complexités

🇪🇸 intricaciones

🇹🇷 karmaşıklıklar

🇰🇷 복잡함

🇸🇦 تعقيدات

🇨🇿 složitosti

🇸🇰 zložitosti

🇨🇳 复杂性

🇸🇮 zapletenosti

🇮🇸 flækjur

🇰🇿 күрделіліктер

🇬🇪 დაბნეულობა

🇦🇿 mürəkkəbliklər

🇲🇽 intricaciones

Etymology

The word 'intricacies' originated from the word 'intricacy' in the late 16th century, derived from the Latin word 'intricare' meaning 'entangle'. Over time, the word evolved to represent the complex and tangled details or elements of a subject. The term is commonly used in various fields such as law, technology, and art to describe the intricate and often challenging aspects of a topic.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,225, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.