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elaborateness

|e-la-bo-rate-ness|

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/ɪˈlæbərətˌnɛs/

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/ɪˈlæb(ə)rətˌnɛs/

(elaborate)

detailed arrangement

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNounAdverb
elaborateelaborateselaboratedelaboratedelaboratingelaborationelaborately
Etymology
Etymology Information

'elaborate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'elaboratus,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'laborare' meant 'to work.'

Historical Evolution

'elaboratus' transformed into the French word 'élaborer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'elaborate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to work out in detail,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'detailed and intricate.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the quality of being intricate and detailed.

The elaborateness of the design was impressive.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42