intricate

1. 1.

   having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

   “intricate lacework”

   Similarcomplex

Questions about intricate

What does intricate mean?

intricate means "having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate".

How many syllables are in intricate?

intricate has 3 syllables: in-tri-cate. The stress falls on "in". In IPA it is /ˈɪntɹəkət/.

Is intricate a common word?

intricate is banded "Familiar" — widely understood, used when the subject calls for it. The band comes from how often the word appears in a large corpus of everyday English, not from an editor's impression.