INTRICACY Synonyms: 39 Similar and Opposite Words

intricacy

noun

ˈin-tri-kə-sē

Definition of intricacy

as in complexity

something that makes a situation more complicated or difficult just now learning the intricacies of owning one's own business

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as in complexness

the state or quality of having many interrelated parts or aspects the intricacy of the puzzle requires close concentration

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Recent Examples of intricacy Those across the industry aren’t necessarily looking at PNL or at the intricacies of administration. — Lucy Maguire, Vogue, 5 Oct. 2026 That is true even if the leader is public-minded and deeply versed in policy intricacies. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 The reason is that generic LLMs aren’t trained in the intricacies of things like running a warehouse or collaborating with suppliers. — Chris Burchett, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026 The impetus behind launching the tool is a growing need for marketers to stay up to speed on compliance regulations and inbox intricacies. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intricacy

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Noun

The complexity of the facade work will require detailed planning and coordination, and compliance with historic preservation requirements, the hotel says.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Due to the complexity of the production, the crows were digitally designed, while Prue and Mac were practical handmade puppets.

— Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of complexity

Noun

Systems fail; unanticipated difficulties occur; things break or rot.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Even if consumers have difficulty discerning chemicals in flossing products, the environmental scientist encourages people not to stop flossing.

— Margaret Hetherman The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of difficulty

Noun

But because of complications in the delivery room, both women gave birth via caesarean section.

— Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
The program provides grants to states, academic institutions and non-profit organizations to gather data on the disease, complications and treatment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026

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