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How do you spell Intricate?

Correct spelling

intricate

Remember the Latin root: IN-TRIC-ATE, like tangled TRICKS that are intricate.

Why is intricate spelled this way?

From Latin intricare, to entangle. IN (in) + TRICAE (perplexities). Something intricate is entangled in complexity — detail woven so densely it demands close attention.

Common misspellings of intricate

intricitintracateintrikateintrecate

Example

The watchmaker carefully examined the intricate mechanism of the antique timepiece.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell intricate?+
The correct spelling is "intricate". Remember the Latin root: IN-TRIC-ATE, like tangled TRICKS that are intricate.
Is it intricit or intricate?+
The correct spelling is "intricate", not "intricit".

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