Etymology:
Origin: Late Middle English
Meaning:
Complexity; a state of being intricate or elaborate
Origin and Development:
The word "intricacy" derives from the Old French "entrecacier," meaning "to interlace" or "to entangle." This verb, in turn, comes from the Latin "intertexere," meaning "to weave together."
Over time, the meaning of "intricacy" evolved to encompass not only physical entanglement but also any kind of complexity or elaborateness. The word is now used to describe situations, ideas, or objects that are difficult to unravel, understand, or solve.
Other Forms:
Etymology Intricate derives from the Late Latin word intricatus the past participle
Etymology Extricate comes from the Latin word extricare which means to disentangle
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