elaborately-decorated
|e-lab-o-rate-ly-de-co-rat-ed|
B2
/ɪˈlæbərətli ˈdɛkəˌreɪtɪd/
(elaborate)
detailed arrangement
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,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'detailed and intricate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
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