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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Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
Sales teams must successfully navigate these intricacies to ensure a smooth and impactful sales process.
—Guy Yehiav, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Mind The Game first launched in March 2024 and showcased LeBron James and former NBA player JJ Redick having detailed discussions about the intricacies of basketball in the modern age.
—Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 26 Mar. 2025
However, there are so many intricacies to the wines of Chianti Classico, with much of that having to do with local terroir - where the grapes are grown.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes, 24 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 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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