Intricateness: meaning, definitions and examples

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intricateness

 

[ ˈɪntrɪkətnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

art

The quality of being intricate; complexity.

Synonyms

complexity, elaborateness, sophistication.

Examples of usage

  • The intricateness of the painting's details was truly impressive.
  • She admired the intricateness of the design on the vase.
Context #2 | Noun

engineering

The state or quality of being intricate in design or structure.

Synonyms

complexity, elaborateness, sophistication.

Examples of usage

  • The intricateness of the machinery required skilled technicians to operate.
  • The watchmaker was known for the intricateness of his timepieces.

Translations

Translations of the word "intricateness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 complexidade

🇮🇳 जटिलता

🇩🇪 Komplexität

🇮🇩 kerumitan

🇺🇦 складність

🇵🇱 złożoność

🇯🇵 複雑さ

🇫🇷 complexité

🇪🇸 complejidad

🇹🇷 karmaşıklık

🇰🇷 복잡성

🇸🇦 تعقيد

🇨🇿 složitost

🇸🇰 zložitosť

🇨🇳 复杂性

🇸🇮 kompleksnost

🇮🇸 flækja

🇰🇿 күрделілік

🇬🇪 სირთულე

🇦🇿 mürəkkəblik

🇲🇽 complejidad

Etymology

The word 'intricateness' is derived from the adjective 'intricate', which comes from the Latin word 'intricatus', meaning 'entangled' or 'complex'. The concept of intricacy has been appreciated in various fields such as art, engineering, and design throughout history, highlighting the value of complexity and sophistication in human creations.

See also: intricacy, intricately.