C1nounformalacademiclanguage
US/ɪˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
UK/ɪˌlæb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
extra detail or explanation added to something already said, or the act of developing something in detail
In context
The idea is interesting, but it needs more elaboration before we can decide.
She answered without elaboration, and the interviewer asked her to say more.
The report offers a detailed elaboration of the theory in chapter two.
Words that go with elaboration
adjective + noun
- further elaborationThe claim requires further elaboration.
- detailed elaborationThe book gives a detailed elaboration of the method.
- careful elaborationCareful elaboration of the plan won the board's support.
noun + preposition
- elaboration ofThe paper is an elaboration of an earlier idea.
- without elaborationHe gave the answer without elaboration.
verb + noun
- need elaborationSome of your points need elaboration.