intricacy

Meanings

• Adjective

  The state or quality of being intricate; complexity or elaborate detail.

• Noun

  The art of making things intricate or elaborate.

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Synonyms

complexity , complication , involution

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intricacy
complexity , precocity , vulcanicity

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Variants

List of all variants of intricacy that leads to same result
intricacies , intricacy

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'intricare', meaning to weave or intertwine.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'intricacy' was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The Guinness World Record for the most intricate sandcastle was built in 2008, measuring 11.2 meters (36 feet 9 inches) tall and 21.3 meters (70 feet) wide.

3. In mathematics, a fractal is a geometric figure that exhibits intricate and repeating patterns at every scale.

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Related Concepts

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1. Complexity: The degree to which something is intricate or elaborate.

2. Elaboration: The act of making something more intricate or detailed.

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Culture

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Intricacy is often used in the context of art and design, particularly in reference to intricate patterns or details. It can also be used to describe complex situations or concepts.

How to Memorize "intricacy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a complex web or network, with many interconnected parts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with intricate designs or patterns.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I-N-T-R-I-C-A-C-Y to remember the meaning: 'Intricate, Not Routine, Involves Careful Attention, Complex And Yielding'.

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