Definition

1. Noun:
   • The process of developing or presenting something in great detail: The act of adding more information, explanation, or complexity to a basic idea, plan, or structure to make it more complete, thorough, or intricate.
   • Something that is elaborated; a detailed and complex addition or result: The product or outcome of this process, often characterized by added layers of detail, refinement, or decoration.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The essay required further elaboration of its central argument. (The essay needed its main point to be developed in more detail.)
  • Her report was an impressive elaboration of the initial proposal. (Her report was a detailed and complex expansion of the first proposal.)
  • The architect presented an elaboration of the original sketch. (The architect presented a more detailed version of the first drawing.)

Advanced Usage

• "In elaboration of": Used to introduce a more detailed explanation of a previously mentioned point.
  • He spoke for an hour in elaboration of his theory. (He spoke for an hour providing detailed development of his theory.)

Variants and Related Words

• Elaborate (verb): To develop or present in detail.
  • She was asked to elaborate on her answer. (She was asked to provide more details about her answer.)
• Elaborate (adjective): Involving many carefully arranged parts or details; detailed and complicated in design and planning.
  • They made elaborate preparations for the ceremony. (They made very detailed and complex preparations.)
• Elaborateness (noun): The quality of being very detailed and complicated.

Synonyms

• Amplification: The act of expanding in detail.
• Refinement: The process of making small improvements.
• Development: The process of growing or becoming more advanced.
• Expansion: The action of becoming larger or more extensive, especially in detail.

Related Phrases

• To elaborate on something: To give more details about something.
  • Could you elaborate on that idea? (Could you explain that idea in more detail?)

Noun

1. developing in intricate and painstaking detail
2. marked by elaborately complex detail
3. a discussion that provides additional information
4. the result of improving something
   • he described a refinement of this technique
5. addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
   • a few remarks added in amplification and defense
   • an elaboration of the sketch followed