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elaborateness
/ˌel.əˈbɒr.ɪ.nəs/
quality of being detailed
The elaborateness of the wedding ceremony impressed all the guests.
The high level of detail and complexity in the wedding ceremony impressed everyone.
formal
The quality of being complex, detailed, and carefully planned or made.
We admired the elaborateness of the architectural design.
We appreciated how detailed and intricate the building's design was.
The elaborateness of his excuse suggested he was lying.
The excessive detail in his excuse suggested it was fabricated.
Often used to describe plans, designs, arguments, or decorations that involve many small parts or details.
Collocations
remarkable elaboratenessnotable level of detailexcessive elaboratenesstoo much detail
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Use for Formal Contexts
Reserve 'elaborateness' for academic, professional, or descriptive writing. In daily conversation, saying 'it was very detailed' is more natural.
Gold Rule
Check Connotation
Ensure the context supports the nuance. 'Elaborateness' implies effort and care; if the detail is messy or unnecessary, 'complication' might be better.
Word Origin
From 'elaborate' (Latin elaboratus, past participle of elaborare 'to work out') + suffix '-ness'.
Usage Notes
This is a formal noun. In casual speech, people often use 'detail' or 'complexity' instead. It can have a positive connotation (impressive detail) or negative (overly complicated).
Word Breakdown
elaborate
detailed, complex
root-ness
state or quality of
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