1. the quality of being intricate; complexity of detail or structure
2. something that is intricate; a complex or detailed element
Usage: often used in plural

Examples

• The intricacy of the watch mechanism amazed the students.
• She admired the intricacy of the lace pattern.
• The legal document was full of intricacies that required careful study.
• The intricacy of the plot made the novel difficult to follow.
• Understanding the intricacies of the tax code takes years of study.
• The architect explained the intricacies of the building’s design.
• The intricacy of human emotions fascinates psychologists.