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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Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 10 Mar. 2026
To further lean into the rural aesthetic, add wooden furnishings that highlight the intricacies of the natural grain.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Nothing major, just tips for handling all the little intricacies that come with playing in the NHL.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
At their first practice earlier this month, players warmed up with figuring out the intricacies of building a human pyramid, then went straight into dance rehearsal.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
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 13 Mar. 2026.
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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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