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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Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025
There have been several TV series recently centering on the intricacies of sisterhood.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 May 2025
Ever since he has been obsessed with the intricacies of closed cell foam, durable rotomolding, and keeping every goddamn lid closed to not let out all of the insulated air.
—Joe Jackson, Outside Online, 27 May 2025
Unfortunately, Sowa said, some prescribing physicians simply aren’t familiar enough with the intricacies of GLP-1s to provide the necessary guidance.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 May 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 9 Jun. 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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