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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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
There is a sense of awe the artist has created with its level of detail and the intricacy through the handiwork, the thousands of beads and the time commitment in creating each piece.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Stringent advertising regulations and the intricacies of e-commerce — especially in industries such as cannabis and alternative beverages — require brands to be more ingenious and resilient than ever.
—Joshua Adragna, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Relying solely on these one-size-fits-all approaches can limit your ability to address the specific challenges and intricacies of your projects.
—Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Cody Stavenhagen, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025
There is a sense of awe the artist has created with its level of detail and the intricacy through the handiwork, the thousands of beads and the time commitment in creating each piece.
—Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 11 Feb. 2025
Stringent advertising regulations and the intricacies of e-commerce — especially in industries such as cannabis and alternative beverages — require brands to be more ingenious and resilient than ever.
—Joshua Adragna, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025
Relying solely on these one-size-fits-all approaches can limit your ability to address the specific challenges and intricacies of your projects.
—Dr. Chiranjiv Roy, Forbes, 16 Jan. 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 1 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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