elaboration
UK: ɪˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən | US: ɪˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən
n. the process of developing or presenting a theory, idea, or system in detail
n. the addition of more detail to something, making it more complex or intricate
The word "elaboration" traces back to Latin elaborare, meaning "to work out" or "to produce with labor." The prefix e- (a variant of ex-) signifies "out," while labor means "work." Over time, the term evolved to describe the act of refining or expanding an idea through detailed effort. The suffix -ation turns the verb into a noun, emphasizing the process or result of elaboration. This reflects the logical progression from physical labor to intellectual or creative development.
Her essay included an elaborate elaboration of the main argument.
The project required weeks of careful elaboration to meet the client's standards.
His speech lacked elaboration, leaving many questions unanswered.
The artist’s elaboration of the sketch transformed it into a masterpiece.
Scientific research often involves the elaboration of hypotheses through experimentation.