elaboration

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail
  2. noun the result of improving something
  3. noun a discussion that provides additional information

Etymology

From Middle French élaboration. Morphologically elaborate + -ion.

In classic literature

Synonyms

amplification

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