intricacy

[in-tri-kuh-see]

noun

plural

intricacies 

1. intricate character or state.

2. an intricate part, action, etc.

   intricacies of the law.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intricacy¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; intric(ate) + -acy

Example Sentences

Understanding the intricacies — and then applying them to a person’s circumstances — takes some homework.

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He says he understands firsthand the intricacies younger artists face today and he’s convinced it’s played a part in his longevity.

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Under it all, though, is an alluring intricacy in the instrumental ensemble.

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These parents would cling to laminated PDFs that detailed every intricacy of their child’s case.

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Johnson said that, looking back on it all - the intricacy of the rules of six, the complexity of other lockdown and social distancing rules, particularly for children - "I think we probably did go too far".

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Related Words

• complexity