elaborative

elaborative

An artist creates an elaborative sketch in her studio.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Characterized by careful and detailed expansion or development: "Elaborative" describes something that involves adding more detail, information, or complexity to an idea, plan, or work. It implies a process of thorough and meticulous refinement.
Usage Examples
  • (She added detailed explanations to make the paper clearer.)
  • (The design was carefully developed with many specifics.)
  • (He expanded the story with rich, thorough descriptions.)
Advanced Usage

  • "Elaborative processing": In psychology, this refers to a cognitive strategy where new information is linked to existing knowledge through detailed thinking.

    • Students who use elaborative processing tend to remember facts longer. (They connect new ideas with what they already know in a detailed way.)

  • "Elaborative rehearsal": A memory technique that involves thinking about the meaning of information and relating it to other knowledge.

    • Instead of just repeating the date, she used elaborative rehearsal by associating it with a historical event. (She deepened her memory through thoughtful connection.)
Variants and Related Words

  • Elaborate (adj): planned or carried out with great attention to detail.

    • The wedding had an elaborate decoration scheme. (Very detailed and complex.)

  • Elaborate (verb): to develop or present in detail.

    • Could you elaborate on your proposal? (Explain it more thoroughly.)

  • Elaboration (noun): the process of adding details or expanding upon something.

    • The elaboration of the plan took several weeks. (The careful development of details.)
Synonyms
  • Detailed: containing many specific facts or features.
  • Thorough: done with great care and completeness.
  • Intricate: very complicated or detailed.
  • Meticulous: showing great attention to detail.
Related Idioms

  • Leave no stone unturned: to search or explore every possible detail or option.

    • Her elaborative approach meant she left no stone unturned in the investigation. (She examined everything thoroughly.)

  • Dot the i's and cross the t's: to pay attention to every small detail, especially in writing or planning.

    • His elaborative editing required him to dot the i's and cross the t's of every paragraph. (He meticulously checked all minor details.)