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Definition intricacy in British English

intricacy noun

noun
/ˈɪntrɪkəsi/
1

the complicated parts or details of something such as a system or problem

Example

She was familiar with the intricacies of international law.

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2

a complicated and detailed form or pattern

Example

The weavers produce rugs of astonishing intricacy.

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Definition intricacy in British English