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"the inability...is intriguing" - is the collocation proper?

 
 
Reply Sat 21 Dec, 2013 10:24 pm

Context:

In summary, while the question of the origin of life is a fas-
cinating one, and the inability of modern science to develop a
statistically probable mechanism is intriguing, this is not the
place for a thoughtful person to wager his faith.
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Reply Sun 22 Dec, 2013 04:31 am
Yes.
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Reply Sun 22 Dec, 2013 06:49 am
@contrex,
contrex wrote:

Yes.


Thanks.
Does intriguing mean subtle and complex here?
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Reply Sun 22 Dec, 2013 07:08 am
To intrigue is to arouse curiosity or interest.
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Reply Mon 23 Dec, 2013 04:49 am
Be aware of alternative unrelated meanings of intrigue:

Noun: a plot or conspiracy to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.

Verb: make secret plans to do something illicit or detrimental to someone.
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