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daedal

adjective

ˈdē-dᵊl

Definition of daedal

as in intricate

having many parts or aspects that are usually interrelated the daedal workings of the chime clock are a marvel to behold

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The works on display depict his intricate captivation with the relationship between humankind and nature.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Its graceful design is meant to celebrate the intricate beauty of the natural world.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of intricate

Adjective

The company very deliberately targets large enterprise customers, which have the biggest and most complicate supply chain ecosystems.

— David Prosser, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Wilcox noted that overlaps between substance use and suicide complicate reduction efforts.

— Danielle J. Brown, Baltimore Sun, 10 June 2026

Definition of complicate

Adjective

John’s café rendezvous with equally complicated father-figure Hal ends with him punching the hotshot pilot in the face, in what turns out to be an ugly goodbye.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
The latest exercises demonstrated the basic training needed to operate the new tank so crews could progress to more complicated battlefield conditions, including environments with extensive drone disruption.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of complicated

Adjective

The team is developing ways to use aerosol jet printing to deposit electronic materials with high precision on complex surfaces.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
Key Takeaways Pair complex carbs, lean protein, and healthy fats to help keep blood sugar stable and prevent spikes.

— Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of complex

Adjective

The systems are among the most sophisticated industrial machines ever built and are critical to modern leading-edge chip production.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
Regular, petite, and plus While many shackets read rugged and outdoorsy, this one feels sleek and sophisticated enough for the office or a nice dinner.

— Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of sophisticated

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