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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Compositions of intricacy and power that expanded what rhythm itself could express.
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Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 16 Oct. 2025
It is accompanied by a quietly trenchant voice over, mostly written by scribes Rafael Cobos and Fran Araújo, explaining intricacies of characters and historical through-lines.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
The Administration had been slow to hire, and many staffers were unfamiliar with the intricacies of bureaucratic combat.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025
Compositions of intricacy and power that expanded what rhythm itself could express.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 6 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 23 Oct. 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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