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overelaboration

/ˌoʊvərɪˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does overelaboration mean?

noun

The act of making something too elaborate or complicated; excessive elaboration. Overelaboration can make a message, idea, or work of art seem insincere or lacking in simplicity.

Example

"The professor's overelaboration of the simple concept made it difficult for the students to understand."

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