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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Molly Allen, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Robert Fields has seen more playing time over Willis as well, as the freshman has begun to understand the intricacies of the college game.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
Some chefs dedicate themselves to tasting menus of one-bite intricacies, with every microgreen tweezered into place and every sauce drizzled just so; others master the art of deep-frying turkeys.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
He is expected to play a large role in educating American viewers about the intricacies of a sport many only tune into during the Winter Olympics.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 28 Jan. 2026
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“Intricacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intricacy. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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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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