Meaning of the word intricacy in English

What does intricacy mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

intricacy

US /ˈɪn.trə.kə.si/
UK /ˈɪn.trɪ.kə.si/

Noun

1.

the quality of being intricate or complicated

Example:
The intricacy of the design made it difficult to replicate.
He was fascinated by the intricacy of the clockwork mechanism.
2.

a detail or aspect of something that is complex or difficult to understand

Example:
The lawyer explained the legal intricacies of the case.
We need to understand all the intricacies before making a decision.