From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishldoce_170_bintricatein‧tri‧cate /ˈɪntrɪkət/ ●○○ adjective COMPLICATEDcontaining many small parts or details that all work or fit together → complex intricate patterns► see thesaurus at complicated —intricately adverb intricately woven fabric
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intricate• a pair of intricate beaded earrings• Lasers are used to cut intricate designs in wood.• intricate patterns of coloured marble• The farmers use an intricate system of drainage canals.• the intricate workings of a watchOrigin intricate (1400-1500) Latin past participle of intricare “to mix up in a complicated way”, from tricae “small unimportant things, things that get in your way” 