intricate elements
[ɪnˈtrɪkət ˈɛləmənts]
noun phrasepl: intricate elements
elementos intricados
1. Complex, detailed, and interconnected components or parts of something that are difficult to understand or analyze due to their complicated nature
The intricate elements of the ancient machinery required expert knowledge to repair.
Os elementos intricados da máquina antiga exigiam conhecimento especializado para reparar.
2. Detailed and ornate features or design components that create complexity and sophistication
The architect incorporated intricate elements into the building's facade.
O arquiteto incorporou elementos intricados na fachada do edifício.
3. In storytelling or narrative, the complicated plot points or character relationships that drive the story forward
The novel's intricate elements kept readers engaged throughout.
Os elementos intricados do romance mantiveram os leitores engajados do início ao fim.
This term is commonly used in academic, technical, and artistic contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it frequently appears in discussions of architecture, literature, and engineering. The phrase emphasizes sophistication and intellectual engagement, suggesting that understanding requires attention to detail and analytical thinking.
Related Idioms & Phrases
get into the intricate elements
understand the intricate elements
navigate the intricate elements
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