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Intricacy Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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intricacy

in-tri-ca-cy

🇺🇸 /ˈɪntɹəkəsi/ · 🇬🇧 /ˈɪntɹɪkəsi/

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

noun

The quality or state of being intricate; complexity. The intricacy of the plot kept the audience engaged until the very end.

Synonyms

complexity, complication, intricateness.

Examples of usage

  • The intricacy of the design impressed the judges.
  • Her speech was filled with such intricacy that it was hard to follow.
  • The intricacy of the legal system can be overwhelming for many people.

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Quick facts about “intricacy”

Intricacy is a 4-syllable noun (in-tri-ca-cy). It is pronounced /ˈɪntɹəkəsi/ in American English and /ˈɪntɹɪkəsi/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 1 meaning, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #25,851 among the most common English words.

Origin of 'intricacy'

The word 'intricacy' originated in the late 16th century from the Latin word 'intricātus', meaning 'entangled'. It evolved over time to represent the quality or state of being complex or detailed. The term is often used to describe something that is elaborate, involved, or convoluted.

See also: intricately, intricateness.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,851, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.