intrikat
Intrikat is a word used in Indonesian and Malay to describe something that is highly complex, detailed, or interwoven. The term is commonly applied to patterns, plans, or narratives that require careful attention to understand due to their many interconnected parts. In design and the arts, intrikat conveys the sense of meticulous craftsmanship and layered structure, whether in textiles, architecture, or visual arts. In storytelling, an intrikat plot may involve multiple characters and intertwined subplots that gradually reveal overarching themes. In scholarly or critical writing, the adjective can describe arguments or theories that are dense with evidence and logical connections.
Although widely understood in Indonesian and Malay, intrikat is not typically used as a formal technical term