intricacy

/ˈɪntrɪkəsi/
noun
  1. The quality of being complicated or having many small details.
    • The intricacy of the legal argument confused the jury.
    • She admired the intricacy of the ancient mosaic floor.
    • The intricacy of the lace pattern amazed everyone at the fair.
  2. A small, complex detail or part of something.
    • The novel explores the intricacies of human relationships.
    • He spent hours learning the intricacies of the new software.
    • Understanding the intricacies of the tax code requires a professional.
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