Intricate realm
/ˈɪntrɪkət rɛlm/
B2phrase - adjective + noun
Definition
"Intricate" means something very detailed and made of many small, connected parts. "Realm" means a space, area, or world, sometimes real or imaginary. Together, "intricate realm" describes a complicated and detailed area or system, like a complex world full of many parts working together.
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A detailed and complex area or system, often imaginary or specialized
- •The novel describes an intricate realm of magic and mystery.
- •Scientists study the intricate realm of the human brain.
- •The artist painted an intricate realm filled with tiny creatures and plants.
A complicated field or subject with many parts working together
- •The intricate realm of computer programming can be hard for beginners.
- •She works in the intricate realm of international law.
- •Exploring the intricate realm of emotions helps us understand ourselves better.
Make It Stick
- ✓Think of "intricate realm" like "detailed place," but much more complex and connected, not simple or easy to understand.
- ✓Picture a big spider web with many threads crossing each other, creating a delicate and complicated pattern.
- ✓It's like the feeling when you explore a new video game world full of many secrets, paths, and small details to discover.
- ✓Sounds like "IN-tri-kit RELM" → Imagine a tiny key (kit) opening a door to a secret, complex world (realm).
- ✓Imagine stories like "Alice in Wonderland," where the realm (world) is strange and full of many strange, connected details.
- ✓NOT like "simple place" (easy to understand), an intricate realm is full of small parts that fit together in a complex way.
- ✓NOT like "open space" (empty or clear), a realm is a defined area, and intricate means it has many details inside.
- ✓NOT like "flat map" (simple drawing), an intricate realm is deep and rich with connections and details.
Try Other Words
- •Complex world: a place or system with many connected parts (Use when emphasizing difficulty or many parts)
- •Detailed area: a space full of small parts or details (Use when focusing on fine details)
- •Complicated system: many parts working together in a difficult way (Use when the focus is on how parts connect)
- •Elaborate domain: a carefully made and detailed area or field (Use in formal or artistic contexts)
Unboxing
- •"intricate": from Latin "intricatus," meaning tangled or involved (many parts connected)
- •"realm": from Old French "reaume," from Latin "regalis," meaning kingdom or domain
- •"intricate realm" combines a detailed, tangled quality with a defined space or world
- •The phrase is often used in literature, science, or art to describe complex, detailed areas
- •Modern use: describes anything from imaginary worlds to complex systems or subjects
Reflect & Connect
•How can thinking about an "intricate realm" help you understand complicated subjects better?
•Can you think of a place or idea in your life that feels like an intricate realm? What makes it complex and detailed?
Fill in the blanks
1.The story takes place in an intricate realm where every ___ is connected to another in surprising ways.
2.Scientists explore the intricate realm of the brain to understand how ___ work together.
3.Unlike a simple map, an intricate realm has many ___ and hidden paths.
4.She lost herself in the intricate realm of her favorite video game, full of ___ and mysteries.
5.The author’s book describes an intricate realm ___ by magic and ancient rules.
6.When you enter an intricate realm, you must pay attention to ___ small details to understand it.
7.The intricate realm of international relations requires knowledge of many ___ and cultures.