intricate
Translation
intricate, complex, detailed
Examples
The watch had an intricate design.
The watch had an intricate design.
He explained the intricate rules of the game.
He explained the intricate rules of the game.
Grammar Patterns
intricate ((noun)) very complicated or detailed. The plot of the movie was very intricate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: complex, complicated, detailed; Antonyms: simple, straightforward
Etymology
From Latin 'intricare' meaning 'to entangle', from 'in-' (in) and 'tricae' (perplexities, hindrances).
Memory Tips
Think of a tangled 'trick' or a complex puzzle. Something intricate has many interconnected, tricky parts.