Intricate
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: having a great deal of fine detail or complexity
Example sentence: Alan Moore's writing is almost novelistic. It's very intricate and wordy and smart.
Complex
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Made up of multiple parts; intricate or detailed.Not simple or straightforward.Of a number, of the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of −1.A curve, polygon or other figure that crosses or intersects itself.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To form a complex with another substance
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A problem.A collection of buildings with a common purpose, such as a university or military base.A psychologically based dislike or fear of a particular thing.A thunderstorm that forms when two storm fronts collide.A structure consisting of a central atom or molecule weakly connected to surrounding atoms or molecules.
Example sentence: In a world of complex threats, our security and leadership depends on all elements of our power - including strong and principled diplomacy.