Elaboration: meaning, definitions and examples

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elaboration

 

[ ɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in-depth explanation

Elaboration refers to the process of providing more detailed information or explanation about a topic or idea. It involves expanding on the original concept to offer a comprehensive understanding. Elaboration can help clarify complex ideas and enhance the depth of knowledge on a particular subject.

Synonyms

amplification, elucidation, expansion

Examples of usage

  • Can you provide further elaboration on this concept?
  • The speaker offered a detailed elaboration of the project plan.
  • She asked for elaboration on the specific requirements.
Context #2 | Noun

ornate detail

Elaboration can also refer to the addition of intricate or decorative details to something, such as a design or artwork. It involves embellishing or enhancing the appearance of an object with elaborate ornamentation.

Synonyms

decoration, embellishment, ornamentation

Examples of usage

  • The elaborate elaboration of the costume impressed the audience.
  • The artist's use of elaboration in the painting captured attention.

Translations

Translations of the word "elaboration" in other languages:

🇵🇹 elaboração

🇮🇳 विस्तार

🇩🇪 Ausarbeitung

🇮🇩 penjabaran

🇺🇦 розробка

🇵🇱 opracowanie

🇯🇵 詳述 (しょうじゅつ)

🇫🇷 élaboration

🇪🇸 elaboración

🇹🇷 ayrıntılama

🇰🇷 상세 설명

🇸🇦 توضيح

🇨🇿 vypracování

🇸🇰 vypracovanie

🇨🇳 详细说明

🇸🇮 izdelava

🇮🇸 útfærsla

🇰🇿 жасау

🇬🇪 დამუშავება

🇦🇿 hazırlama

🇲🇽 elaboración

Etymology

The word 'elaboration' originates from the Latin word 'elaborare', which means 'to work out' or 'to produce with care'. The term evolved in English to signify the process of adding detail or complexity to something. Over time, 'elaboration' has come to represent both the act of providing detailed explanations and the embellishment of objects with intricate details.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,292, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.