intricacy
noun
in·tri·ca·cy
ˈin-tri-kə-sē 
plural intricacies
1
: the quality or state of being intricate
2
: something intricate
the intricacies of a plot
Examples of intricacy in a Sentence
She admired the composition for its beauty and intricacy.
I had trouble following all the intricacies in the plot.
the intricacies of English grammar
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William Mullane, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Those voters probably aren't reading SCOTUSblog or following the legal intricacies of the Garcia case, but Trump knows that the public generally has his back on questions of who gets to be in the United States and who doesn't.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
This finding emphasizes a need to further understand the intricacies of these fungi and protect them in the face of global climate change.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 16 Apr. 2025
This combination offers the customer versatile pieces that honor their craftsmanship and intricacy.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 15 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for intricacy
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intricacy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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intricacy
noun
in·tri·ca·cy
ˈin-tri-kə-sē
plural intricacies
1
: the quality or state of being intricate
2
: something intricate
the intricacies of the plot
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