elaboration
Translation
elaboration, detailed explanation, complexity
Examples
The report needs further elaboration on this point.
The report needs further elaboration on this point.
The elaboration of the design took several months.
The elaboration of the design took several months.
Grammar Patterns
((on/of sth.)) a detailed explanation of (sth.) The report needs further elaboration on this point.
Similar Words
Synonyms: explanation, detail, development; Antonyms: summary, simplification
Etymology
From Latin 'e-' (out) + 'labor' (work). It literally means 'to work out' the details.
Memory Tips
Think of 'e-LABOR-ation' as putting in extra 'labor' to add details.