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Antonyms for intricate


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-tri-kit
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɪn trɪ kɪt



Definition of intricate

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Latin intricatus "entangled," past participle of intricare "to entangle, perplex, embarrass," from in- "in" (see in- (2)) + tricae (plural) "perplexities, hindrances, toys, tricks," of uncertain origin (cf. extricate). Related: Intricately.
  • adj complicated, elaborate
Example sentences :
  • She slipped into the dress and struggled with its many and intricate fastenings.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • What sardonic contempt for all things in the intricate lines about the mouth.
  • Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • What were the workings of that intricate celestial brain none can say.
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • As he dived into the intricate problems memories came with them.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • It was an intricate story, the details of which surprised and amused him exceedingly.
  • Extract from : « His Masterpiece » by Emile Zola
  • Back and forth it went as though weaving an intricate and devilish web.
  • Extract from : « The End of Time » by Wallace West
  • The intricate mechanism had been wrenched into twisted pieces.
  • Extract from : « The Planetoid of Peril » by Paul Ernst
  • He executed the most intricate passages, yet the wind in the room was soundless.
  • Extract from : « Melomaniacs » by James Huneker
  • Are these matters to be acquired by study, like Greek verbs or intricate measures?
  • Extract from : « The Rector » by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
  • Threads of gold and silver are woven into intricate patterns with fine steel.
  • Extract from : « Getting to know Spain » by Dee Day

Synonyms for intricate

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