intricacy
noun
intricate character or state.
intricacies
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pluralof intricacy.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"But a blanket hard-and-fast rule isn't helpful, because it doesn't really allow for the intricacies and the individualisation of what's really going on."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
“Because of this, platonic marriages can often end amicably. The couple may be able to communicate effectively about the intricacies of their case without the emotional pain that often comes with divorce.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026
They’ve spent the last year studying the intricacies of sportswear, and the last three months bringing those ideas to life.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
In fact, it’s got more pop DNA than many of its contemporaries — just don’t expect the intricacies to come from Mother Mary’s music or her mythology.
From Salon ● Apr. 24, 2026
No one else understood the intricacies of our family and what our parents had to overcome just so we could live in America.
From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi
