intricate

Meanings

• adjective

  Consisting of or characterized by elaborate and delicate patterns, designs, or workmanship.

  - "The intricate design of the Mughal miniature paintings is awe-inspiring."
  - "The intricate pattern on the fabric required hours of meticulous work."
  - "The intricate maze of streets in the old city was a labyrinth."

• adjective

  Complex and difficult to understand.

  - "The intricate theories of quantum physics baffle even the most brilliant minds."
  - "The intricate negotiations between the two parties lasted for days."
  - "The intricate web of lies spun by the politician was unraveled by the investigative journalist."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɪn.tɹɪ.kət/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=185127"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with intricate
articate , obligate , vacillate

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Variants

List of all variants of intricate that leads to same result
intricate , intricately , intricateness , intricatenesses

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Etymology

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

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Trivia

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1. The term 'intricate' comes from the Latin word 'intricare,' which means 'to weave or twist together.'

2. The word 'intricate' is often used to describe complex and intricately designed objects or concepts, but it can also be used to describe something that is difficult to understand or explain.

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Related Concepts

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1. Complexity: The state of being intricate or intricately organized.

2. Pattern: A repeated design or decorative motif.

3. Workmanship: The skill and care put into creating an object or piece of art.

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Quotes

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1. However, other random processes can be quite "intricate"; for example, the fluctuating prices of stocks are difficult to explain because there are so many variables and combinations of variables that are influencing the prices.

   - Lloyd Jaisingh,{it}Statistics for the Utterly Confused{/it},2000

2. Tsunami generation involves "intricate" interactions among earthquakes, landslides, and "sympathetic" vibrations between the quake and the ocean above it.

   - Robert Koenig,{it}Science{/it},17 Aug. 2001

3. Filigree is an ancient technique that creates an "intricate", lace-like pattern through the combination of wire swirls and shapes.

   - Jeanne Rhodes-Moen,{it}Step by Step Wire Jewelry{/it},Fall 2007

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Culture

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Intricate has been used extensively in art, architecture, and literature to describe complex and intricately designed objects and concepts. In music, intricate rhythms and melodies are often used to create a sense of complexity and depth.

How to Memorize "intricate"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize intricate, imagine a detailed and intricately designed object or pattern. Break it down into smaller parts and visualize each part in detail. For example, visualize the intricate design of a mandala, focusing on the smaller details of each section.

2. associate
   

   - To associate intricate with complex, detailed, or intricately designed objects or concepts. For example, associate intricate with a labyrinth or a maze.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of intricate, use the mnemonic 'Intricate Is A Complex And Tangled Tangle.' This phrase helps remember the definition of intricate as something complex and intricately designed.

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