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ELABORATION

(noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Elaboration.

Elaboration - as a noun

Addition of extra material or illustration or clarifying detail

Example: "A few remarks added in amplification and defense"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
amplification22

The result of improving something

Example: "He described a refinement of this technique"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
refinement15

A discussion that provides additional information

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expansion18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourse12discussion13treatment11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Marked by elaborately complex detail

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elaborateness15intricacy16involution13

Developing in intricate and painstaking detail

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
working out

Example Sentences

"The speaker provided a thorough elaboration of his proposal during the conference."
"The article lacked sufficient elaboration on the topic of climate change."
"She requested further elaboration on the details of the project."
"The book included numerous examples for elaboration and clarification."
"The professor encouraged the students to add more elaboration to their essays."
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Word Game Points

Is ELABORATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, elaboration is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

ELABORATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is ELABORATION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, elaboration is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
ELABORATION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is ELABORATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, elaboration is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
ELABORATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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