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Intricacy: meaning, definitions and examples

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intricacy

 

[ ˈɪn.trɪ.kə.si ]

Noun
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.

Translations

Translations of the word "intricacy" in other languages:

🇵🇹 complexidade

🇮🇳 जटिलता

🇩🇪 Komplexität

🇮🇩 kerumitan

🇺🇦 складність

🇵🇱 złożoność

🇯🇵 複雑さ

🇫🇷 complexité

🇪🇸 complejidad

🇹🇷 karmaşıklık

🇰🇷 복잡성

🇸🇦 تعقيد

🇨🇿 složitost

🇸🇰 zložitosť

🇨🇳 复杂性

🇸🇮 zapletenost

🇮🇸 flækjustig

🇰🇿 күрделілік

🇬🇪 სირთულე

🇦🇿 mürəkkəblik

🇲🇽 complejidad

Etymology

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.