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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The clean reliability of Anglo-Saxon law historically made nations like Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States the most appealing destinations, for no one is more aware of the intricacies of economy, rights and law than immigrants whose lives depend on them.
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Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 20 May 2025
The sequels would expand on the diabolical intricacy of the Mouse Trap death scenes, upping the ante with ever more elaborate (and gross) set pieces.
—A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 19 May 2025
The level of intricacy that takes center stage in this look is admirable.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 16 May 2025
The clean reliability of Anglo-Saxon law historically made nations like Britain, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the United States the most appealing destinations, for no one is more aware of the intricacies of economy, rights and law than immigrants whose lives depend on them.
—Andrew Moore, New York Times, 15 May 2025
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intricacy. Accessed 4 Jun. 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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