English · Adjectives
intricate
/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/
[/ˈɪn.trɪ.kət/]
complex and detailed
Advancedadjective
Definition
Very complicated or detailed, with many small interconnected parts.
Example
The watch contained an intricate mechanism of tiny gears that had to align perfectly.
The watch contained an intricate mechanism of tiny gears that had to align perfectly.
Etymology
From Latin 'intricare' (to entangle), from 'tricae' (tricks, difficulties).
How & Where It’s Used
Used to describe complex designs, plots, and systems.