Intricate
adj. /ˈɪntrɪkət/ (اِنٹرِکیٹ)Very complicated or detailed.
Intricate Meaning in Urdu
In everyday Urdu, intricate describes something made of many fine, complex details.
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Having many complex, finely detailed partsپیچیدہ اور باریک
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2
Difficult to understand or analyse because of complexityپیچیدگی کی وجہ سے سمجھنا مشکل
“Intricate” often has a positive, admiring tone for craftsmanship, though it can also describe complex problems neutrally.
Word Details
| Word | Intricate |
| Part of Speech | Adjective |
| CEFR Level | B2 |
| Difficulty | Ielts |
| Urdu Meaning | پیچیدہ، باریک بین سے بنا ہوا |
| English Meaning | Very complicated or finely detailed |
| Pronunciation | /ˈɪntrɪkət/ |
| Word Type | Common formal adjective |
| Commonness | Frequent in descriptive writing about design and craftsmanship |
Pronunciation
Simple English Explanation
Use “intricate” for something made of many fine, complex details — an intricate pattern woven into a carpet, or an intricate plan with many interconnected steps.
اردو وضاحت
“Intricate” ایسی چیز کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے جو بہت سے پیچیدہ اور باریک تفصیلات پر مشتمل ہو۔
Example Sentences
Synonyms
Nuance: “Complicated” can be neutral or negative, implying difficulty or confusion; “intricate” often implies admirable complexity or detail, especially in design or craftsmanship.
Antonyms
Common Collocations
Word Family
| Form | Word |
|---|---|
| Adjective | Intricate |
| Noun | Intricacy |
| Adverb | Intricately |
There is no standard verb form of “intricate” in modern English.
Intricate vs Complicated
“Complicated” often implies difficulty or confusion, and can carry a negative tone — a complicated problem.
“Intricate” often implies admirable complexity, especially in design, patterns, or craftsmanship, though it can also describe genuinely complex problems without necessarily being negative.
Common Mistakes
✓ The chaotic mess in his room needed cleaning.
“Intricate” suggests careful, deliberate complexity — not a disorganised mess.
IELTS Usage
Writing: Useful in Task 2 essays describing designs, systems, or plots.
Speaking: Can describe an intricate piece of art or craft in Part 2.
Example: “The intricate patterns on traditional textiles often take skilled artisans months to complete.”
MDCAT / Academic Usage
Appears in art, architecture, and biology passages describing complex structures.
Word Origin / Etymology
From Latin intricare (“to entangle”), combining in- (“in”) and tricae (“perplexities, trifles”).
Memory Tip
Think of intricate lace or embroidery — full of fine, tangled detail.
Mini Quiz
1. Meaning of “intricate”:
2. Correct sentence:
3. Antonym of “intricate”:
4. Noun form:
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FAQs
What is the meaning of intricate in Urdu?
Intricate means پیچیدہ، باریک بین سے بنا ہوا — very complicated or detailed.
Is intricate a noun, verb, or adjective?
Adjective; the noun form is intricacy and the adverb is intricately.
What are the synonyms of intricate?
Complex, elaborate, complicated, and detailed — with nuance explained above.
What is the opposite of intricate?
Simple, straightforward, and plain.