Elaborative

/ɪˈlæbərətɪv/ adjective

Definition

Serving to elaborate or having the function of adding detail and complexity; relating to or involving elaboration.

Etymology

From 'elaborate' + '-ative' suffix forming adjectives expressing a quality or function. This describes something that has the quality of elaborating.

Kelly Says

In psychology, 'elaborative rehearsal' is when you study by connecting new information to things you already know—it's elaborative because you're building connections and details instead of just repeating.

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