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elaborate

Adjective

IPA /ɪˈlæbərət/

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Containing many carefully arranged details or parts and often requiring considerable planning or effort.

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elaborate/ɪˈlæbərət/

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A simple arrangement
Many carefully arranged parts

An elaborate design contains many details and requires planning.

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elaborate — Containing many carefully arranged details or parts and often requiring considerable planning or effort.

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Containing many carefully arranged details or parts and often requiring considerable planning or effort.

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From Latin elaborare, meaning to work out, based on labor, meaning work.

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