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intricacy

noun
in·​tri·​ca·​cy | \ ˈin-tri-kÉ™-sÄ“ How to pronounce intricacy (audio) \
plural intricacies

Definition of intricacy

1 : the quality or state of being intricate
2 : something intricate the intricacies of a plot

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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 Capital One episode is a reminder of the intricacy of the computer networks at large financial institutions, as well as their vulnerability. Stacy Cowley, New York Times, "For Big Banks, It’s an Endless Fight With Hackers," 30 July 2019 Buttercream’s tiered wedding cakes start at $5.75 per slice and go up based on the intricacy of the design. Laura Reiley, Washington Post, "Couples are opting out of wedding cakes for more distinctive sweets.," 19 June 2019 The Premier League have released a statement outlining the specific details on the usage of VAR in the top-flight next season, having informed clubs of the intricacies of the technology via email. SI.com, "Premier League Confirm VAR Replay Will Be Shown to Fans in Stadiums Next Season," 5 June 2019 That would have been a perfectly appropriate reaction to an American teenager discussing the intricacies of Eurosteps not too long ago. Ben Cohen, WSJ, "One Eurostep for Manu. One Giant Leap for Mankind.," 9 Aug. 2018 Rocket Mortgage’s services can help prospective buyers navigate the intricacies of home-purchasing, turning the situation from stressful to seamless. Stephanie Walden, USA TODAY, "Getting ready to buy your first home? Check out these tips first," 12 Aug. 2019 Image: DeNA There are a few other intricacies worth mentioning. Nick Statt, The Verge, "Pokémon Masters on mobile turns collecting pokémon into a microtransaction," 24 July 2019 Director Barbara Kallir deftly traverses the play’s logistical intricacies. Los Angeles Times, "Review: ‘Men on Boats’ puts women at the helm of this thrill ride," 16 July 2019 The companies need to comply with new rules in their home country while at the same time navigating the intricacies of business in China, an increasingly crucial market. latimes.com, "U.S. companies find ways around Trump’s Huawei blacklist," 26 June 2019

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First Known Use of intricacy

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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intricacy

noun

English Language Learners Definition of intricacy

: the quality or state of being complex or having many parts : the quality or state of being intricate
: something that is complex or detailed : something intricate

intricacy

noun
in·​tri·​ca·​cy | \ ˈin-tri-kÉ™-sÄ“ How to pronounce intricacy (audio) \
plural intricacies

Kids Definition of intricacy

1 : the quality or state of being complex or having many parts
2 : something that is complex or has many parts

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