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intricate
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intricate
(adjective)
intricate
/
ˈ
ɪntrəkət/
adjective
intricate
/
ˈ
ɪntrəkət/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of INTRICATE
[
more intricate; most intricate
]
:
having many parts
intricate
machinery
an
intricate
[=
complex
] design/pattern
The movie has an
intricate
plot.
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— intricately
adverb
intricately
woven fabric
an
intricately
carved mantel
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