C1 adjective Formal

intermalery

/ˌɪntərˈmæləri/

Relating to the intricate internal structure or the complex layered mechanisms of a system, organization, or abstract concept. It describes elements that are essential to the inner workings but are often hidden from external view.

Examples

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1

The novel's intermalery plot points required a second reading to fully comprehend.

The novel's intermalery plot points required a second reading to fully comprehend.

2

The auditor spent weeks examining the intermalery financial controls of the multinational corporation.

The auditor spent weeks examining the intermalery financial controls of the multinational corporation.

3

I don't really care about the intermalery tech specs; I just want the phone to work.

I don't really care about the intermalery tech specs; I just want the phone to work.

Word Family

Noun
intermality
Verb
intermalize
Adverb
intermalerly
Adjective
intermalery
Related
intermalism
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Internal' + 'Gallery.' An 'intermalery' is like an internal gallery of complex parts moving together.

Quick Quiz

The engineer's report focused on the __________ flaws that caused the engine to overheat from the inside out.

Correct!

The correct answer is: intermalery

Examples

1

The novel's intermalery plot points required a second reading to fully comprehend.

everyday

The novel's intermalery plot points required a second reading to fully comprehend.

2

The auditor spent weeks examining the intermalery financial controls of the multinational corporation.

formal

The auditor spent weeks examining the intermalery financial controls of the multinational corporation.

3

I don't really care about the intermalery tech specs; I just want the phone to work.

informal

I don't really care about the intermalery tech specs; I just want the phone to work.

4

In her thesis, she analyzed the intermalery dynamics of neural pathways during sleep cycles.

academic

In her thesis, she analyzed the intermalery dynamics of neural pathways during sleep cycles.

5

The merger failed due to unforeseen intermalery conflicts between the two management styles.

business

The merger failed due to unforeseen intermalery conflicts between the two management styles.

Word Family

Noun
intermality
Verb
intermalize
Adverb
intermalerly
Adjective
intermalery
Related
intermalism

Common Collocations

intermalery structure intermalery structure
intermalery logic intermalery logic
intermalery dynamics intermalery dynamics
intermalery design intermalery design
intermalery conflict intermalery conflict

Common Phrases

the intermalery of the soul

the intermalery of the soul

structural intermalery

structural intermalery

deep intermalery

deep intermalery

Often Confused With

intermalery vs intermediary

An intermediary is a person who acts as a link between others; intermalery refers to internal structural complexity.

intermalery vs internal

Internal simply means inside; intermalery implies a specific, intricate, or layered complexity within that interior.

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Usage Notes

This term is most frequently encountered in advanced aptitude tests or technical literary criticism to denote layers of internal complexity. Use it when 'internal' feels too simple to describe a sophisticated system.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse this with 'internal' or 'intermediary.' Remember that 'intermalery' specifically emphasizes the 'machinery' or 'layers' of the inside.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Internal' + 'Gallery.' An 'intermalery' is like an internal gallery of complex parts moving together.

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Word Origin

Derived from the Latin 'inter' (within) combined with the suffix '-ery' denoting a collective state or condition of complex parts.

Grammar Patterns

Typically used before a noun (attributive adjective). Does not have a comparative form (not usually 'more intermalery').
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Cultural Context

Often used in Western academic circles to describe the hidden bureaucratic layers of large institutions.

Quick Quiz

The engineer's report focused on the __________ flaws that caused the engine to overheat from the inside out.

Correct!

The correct answer is: intermalery

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