intricacy

[ in-tri-kuh-see ]

noun

, plural in·tri·ca·cies.

1. intricate character or state.
2. an intricate part, action, etc:

   intricacies of the law.

Word History and Origins

Origin of intricacy¹

First recorded in 1595–1605; intric(ate) + -acy

Example Sentences

Bellamy is in his element when he is talking about football and its tactical intricacies.

From BBC

Speaking to Salon in a recent interview, Purnell explained the intricacies of embodying a character with whom we can simultaneously empathize with and criticize, while also learning how to shed certain gender-based inhibitions.

From Salon

In the shadow of the tribal lands near the Baboquivari mountains, the Samaritans understand the intricacies of the geography.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s such a privilege to undergo genetic testing and have the knowledge and make preventive decisions, but being a previvor has its own set of challenges and intricacies.”

From Salon

For her, learning the intricacies of the Constitution is a life mandate – she already knows she doesn’t want other little girls to go through what she did.

From Salon

Related Words

• complexity