elaboration Synonyms
Another word for elaboration
• noun (Context 1)
The process of developing or presenting a theory, policy, or system in further detail, or an instance of adding detailed explanation.
"The professor's core argument was clear, though several complex points required further expansion."
• noun (Context 2)
The quality of being intricate, ornate, or richly detailed in design or structure.
"The cathedral's facade was admired for the extraordinary intricacy of its stone carvings."
• noun (Context 3)
In physiology and biochemistry, the formation or synthesis of complex organic substances from simpler materials within living cells or tissues.
"The study examined the metabolic pathways responsible for the synthesis of essential hormones in the adrenal gland."
Opposites of elaboration
The opposite of elaboration shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: