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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Brent Lang, Variety, 23 Oct. 2025
Their objective was to replicate the intricacy of nature in artificial systems that can see and react to their environment—an accomplishment that has long been regarded as challenging at such small sizes.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
Compositions of intricacy and power that expanded what rhythm itself could express.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 20 Oct. 2025
The process could shed light on the intricacies of geolocation businesses and test federal commodity laws about limiting access to prediction markets.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 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 2 Nov. 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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