Intricate

Intricate

Adjective · /ˈɪn.trɪ.kɪt/

Definition

Having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate and complicated; difficult to understand or disentangle because of the complexity of its parts.

Origin

From Latin intricatus, past participle of intricare (to entangle, to perplex), from in- (in) + tricae (perplexities, trifles, tricks), related to tricari (to make difficulties). Used in English from the early 16th century.