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Elaboration

Noun / ɪˌlæbɜ:ˈeɪʃʌn / Another word for elaboration — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Elaboration means adding more details or information to something.

Synonyms & similar words

expansion enlargement involution workingout amplification refinement elaborateness intricacy expansion amplification clarification explanation exposition enlargement elucidation development expounding interpretation description definition specification particularization embellishment ornamentation adornment enhancement

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Example sentences

  1. She provided an elaboration of her ideas in the report.
  2. He elaborated on the topic during his speech.
  3. The artist added an elaboration to the painting to make it more interesting.
  4. The chef's elaboration of the recipe made the dish even more delicious.
  5. The teacher asked for an elaboration on the student's answer.

Quotes

  • The devil is in the details, but so is salvation. ~Hyman G. Rickover
  • Elaboration is the key to transformation. ~Suzanne Wagner
  • The more elaborate our means of communication, the less we communicate. ~Joseph Priestley

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