intricate — very complicated or detailed; having many small parts or details that are difficult to understand or analyze
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: very complicated or detailed; having many small parts or details that are difficult to understand or analyze
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɪntrɪkət/
Korean meaning: 매우 복잡한, 정교한; 이해하기 어려운 세부사항들로 가득한
Korean pronunciation: **인**트리킷
Example Sentences
- The intricate recipe had 47 steps and required three different types of exotic spices that nobody could pronounce.
- The intricate legal document was so complex that even the lawyer needed a lawyer.
- Scientists are studying the intricate relationships between climate change and marine ecosystems.
intricate
ADJECTIVE//ˈɪntrɪkət//
very complicated or detailed; having many small parts or details that are difficult to understand or analyze
A clockmaker assembles intricate mechanical parts with precise detail
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Intricate art needs delicate touch and proper certificate!
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Origin
From Latin 'intricatus', the past participle of 'intricare', meaning 'to entangle' or 'to perplex'. It combines the prefix 'in-' (in) with 'tricae' (perplexity, trifles).
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“The intricate recipe had 47 steps and required three different types of exotic spices that nobody could pronounce.”
“The intricate legal document was so complex that even the lawyer needed a lawyer.”
“Scientists are studying the intricate relationships between climate change and marine ecosystems.”
“The watchmaker spent months crafting the intricate gears and springs.”
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