intricacy — the 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.
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.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin intricare, meaning 'to entangle' or 'to make complicated.' The word originally evoked the image of threads twisted together in a complex manner, expressing a state of intricate detail and sophistication.
Breakdown
intricare (to entangle, complicate) + -acy (state, quality, condition). The suffix -acy transforms the verb into a noun denoting the abstract quality of being intricate or complex.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“He admired the intricacy of her excuse for being three hours late.”
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