Definitions for intricate
ˈɪn trɪ kɪtin·tri·cate

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. intricateadjective

   having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

   "intricate lacework"

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Intricate

   To perplex; to darken. Not proper, nor in use.

   Etymology: from the adjective.

   Alterations of sirnames have so intricated, or rather obscured, the truth of our pedigrees, that it will be no little hard labour to deduce them. William Camden.

2. INTRICATEadjective

   Entangled; perplexed; involved; complicated; obscure.

   Etymology: intricatus, Lat.

   Much of that we are to speak may seem to a number perhaps tedious, perhaps obscure, dark, and intricate. Richard Hooker.

   His stile in writing was fit to convey the most intricate business to the understanding with the utmost clearness. Addison.

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1. intricate

   Intricate refers to something that is very complex, detailed, and difficult to understand or analyze due to its elaborate, often intertwined or interconnected, structure. It can relate to physical things like patterns or designs, or abstract things like plans, relationships, or ideas.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:1.3 / 3 votes

1. Intricateadjective

   entangled; involved; perplexed; complicated; difficult to understand, follow, arrange, or adjust; as, intricate machinery, labyrinths, accounts, plots, etc

2. Intricateverb

   to entangle; to involve; to make perplexing

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Intricate

   in′tri-kāt, adj. involved: entangled: perplexed.—ns. In′tricacy, In′tricateness.—adv. In′tricately. [L. intricātus—in, in, tricāre, to make difficulties—tricæ, hinderances.]

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intricate

   irregular: confused; applied to markings and sculpture.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of intricate in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of intricate in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of intricate in a Sentence

1. Christen Kuikoua:

   eschew the desire for simplicity, and set your sights on fortitude’s ascent. Embrace obstacles, for within them lie the seeds of boundless potential. Rather than yearning for ease, crave the wisdom to navigate the labyrinth of challenges, and in their conquering, unveil the profound artistry of life’s intricate design.”

2. Courtney Baker:

   From that first visit, we dreaded our appointments. The most difficult time in my life was made nearly unbearable because you never told me the truth. My child was perfect, i’m not angry. I’m not bitter. I’m just really sad. I’m sad the tiny beating hearts you see every day don’t fill you with a perpetual awe. I’m sad the intricate details and the miracle of those sweet little fingers and toes, lungs and eyes and ears don’t always give you pause. I’m said you were so wrong to say a baby with Down syndrome would decrease our quality of life. And I’m heartbroken you might have said that to a mommy even today. But I’m mostly sad you’ll never have the privilege of knowing my daughter, Emersyn.

3. Javad Zarif:

   This proves that [the senators] are not only strangers to the norms of international rights and regulations, but they also are not familiar with the intricate details of their own Constitution regarding the authority of the President of the United States in executing foreign policy.

4. Kathleen Goforth:

   My husband was an incredibly, intricate blend of toughness and gentility, he was who you wanted for a friend, a colleague and a neighbor. However, it was I who was blessed so richly that I had the privilege of calling him my husband and my best friend.

5. Justin Sattina:

   You don’t get the benefit of that if you (drive to the hospital), even if it's true that you arrive at the front door a little quicker, it disrupts what’s really an intricate and adjusted process of caring for acute stroke patients.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=intricate
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=intricate
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intricate
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=intricate
6. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=intricate
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=intricate