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Overelaborate is an adjective used to describe something that has been made unnecessarily complicated, intricate, or detailed. It refers to a situation where excessive effort, time, or resources have been devoted to a task or endeavor, resulting in an end product that is overly complex or convoluted.
When an idea, design, or plan is considered overelaborate, it implies that too many unnecessary layers have been added, leading to a lack of clarity, functionality, or efficiency. This term often connotes a sense of excessiveness or an indulgence in unnecessary embellishments.
In artistic or creative contexts, an overelaborate piece may entail an excessive use of decorative elements, gratuitous details, or intricate patterns that detract from the intended aesthetic or message. Similarly, in writing, an overelaborate text can be characterized by overly lengthy descriptions, prolixity, or convoluted sentence structures, which can make the content confusing or difficult to follow.
The concept of overelaboration is also applicable to various aspects of daily life, such as organizing events, planning schedules, or solving problems. When these activities become overelaborate, it suggests that an excessive amount of time, effort, or energy has been invested into making them more complicated than necessary.
In summary, overelaborate refers to something that has been needlessly embellished or made excessively complex, intricate, or detailed, often hindering its intended purpose or objective.
The word "overelaborate" is derived from the combination of the prefix "over-" and the verb "elaborate".
The prefix "over-" in this context means "excessive" or "beyond". It is added to the base word "elaborate", which comes from the Latin word "elaborare", meaning "to work out" or "to prepare with great care".
Therefore, "overelaborate" refers to something that is excessively or excessively worked out, embellished, or detailed.
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