Dictionary Entry
intricate
adjectiveFind the meaning of the word intricate, plus dictionary definition, pronunciation, thesaurus-style synonyms, antonyms, and related vocabulary.
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Meaning
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Having many interconnected parts or elements; complex, complicated, or difficult to understand or follow.
Example Sentence
The artist spent months creating the intricate patterns woven into the tapestry.
Usage Note
You can use 'intricate' to describe something with many small, connected parts that make it complex or difficult to understand or make. It's often used for designs, mechanisms, plots, or patterns that show a high level of detail and complexity, like an intricate clockwork mechanism or an intricate plot in a novel.
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