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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Filmed over the course of 7 years, this longitudinal film reveals the intricacies and failures of the asylum system through the intimate journey of one case, serving as a sobering counterpoint to a hyper-politicized and widely misunderstood issue.
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Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appétit, 13 Mar. 2025
That is certainly good news for all audiences (okay, especially for us aging women) and inquisitive artists like Landecker seem to feel further empowered to honor the intricacies of their own truth as life evolves and takes unexpected turns.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 11 Mar. 2025
Adopt An Experience-Centric Strategy Dev teams should adopt an experience-centric strategy, focusing on user experience intricacies to resolve engagement-impacting issues.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
Filmed over the course of 7 years, this longitudinal film reveals the intricacies and failures of the asylum system through the intimate journey of one case, serving as a sobering counterpoint to a hyper-politicized and widely misunderstood issue.
—Hilary Lewis, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 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 20 Mar. 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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