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intricacythe quality of being intricate; complexity of detail or structure

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the quality of being intricate; complexity of detail or structure

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

Example Sentences

  • My grandmother spent hours explaining the intricacy of her secret kimchi recipe.
  • The intricacy of assembling IKEA furniture drove him to call his ex-girlfriend for help.
  • The intricacy of the spider's web caught dewdrops like tiny diamonds.

intricacy

NOUN

[/ˈɪntrɪkəsi/]

the quality of being intricate; complexity of detail or structure

The intricacy of the clock mechanism amazed the watchmaker.
💡 Concept

The intricacy of the clock mechanism amazed the watchmaker.

The intricacy of the design came from countless tiny details. (🧩 Many Pieces + ✨ Fine Details → Intricacy)
🧠 Mnemonic

The intricacy of the design came from countless tiny details. (🧩 Many Pieces + ✨ Fine Details → Intricacy)

The intricacy of the palace carvings helped decorate the halls and inspired everyone to appreciate the craftsmanship.
🎵 Rhyme

The intricacy of the palace carvings helped decorate the halls and inspired everyone to appreciate the craftsmanship.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈɪntrɪkəsi/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɪntrɪkəsi/

🌳Etymology

Rootintric
Suffix--acy

🎵Rhyme

democracyaristocracybureaucracy
democracy
aristocracy
bureaucracy

🔗Collocations

the intricacy of
appreciate the intricacy
stunning intricacy
intricacy of design
reveal the intricacy
mathematical intricacy

📝Examples

My grandmother spent hours explaining the intricacy of her secret kimchi recipe.

😄 Fun example

The intricacy of assembling IKEA furniture drove him to call his ex-girlfriend for help.

The intricacy of the spider's web caught dewdrops like tiny diamonds.

😄 Fun example

He admired the intricacy of her excuse for being three hours late.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

complexitysophisticationelaboratenessdetailfineness

Antonyms

simplicityplainnesscrudeness

Related

intricatecomplicateddetailedelaboratecomplex

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