Wordiyointric
Latinentangled, complicated
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About This Root
From Latin intricātus (entangled), from in- (into) + trīcae (perplexities, tangles). Produces intricate (complex, elaborately detailed), intricacy, and intrigue (originally 'to entangle'). The opposite is extricate (to free from entanglement). The related intrinsic originally meant 'inwardly entangled' — belonging to the inner nature of something.
Associated Words
extricable
Able to be freed from a difficult situation
extricate
To free from a difficult or entangled situation
intricacy
The quality of being complex and detailed
intricate
Having many complex, closely connected details; elaborate
intricately
In a complex and detailed way
intrigue
To fascinate or arouse curiosity; a secret plot or scheme
intriguing
Arousing curiosity or interest; fascinating
intrinsic
Naturally belonging to something; inherent and essential