Dictionary Only:
Profanity Off:

ELABORATION Antonyms

There are 7 antonyms of the word elaboration. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For ELABORATION

Expand?WordSave?Synonyms..UsageType
abbreviation
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a shortened form of a word or phrase

• shortening something by omitting parts of it

abridgment
nounn
noun

• a shortened version of a written work

condensation
nounn
noun

• (psychoanalysis) an unconscious process whereby two ideas or images combine into a single symbol; especially in dreams

• the process of changing from a gaseous to a liquid or solid state

• atmospheric moisture that has condensed because of cold

• the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

• a shortened version of a written work

• the act of increasing the density of something

contraction
nounn
noun

• (physiology) a shortening or tensing of a part or organ (especially of a muscle or muscle fiber)

• the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together

• a word formed from two or more words by omitting or combining some sounds

• the act of decreasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope

reduction
nounn
noun

• the act of decreasing or reducing something

• any process in which electrons are added to an atom or ion (as by removing oxygen or adding hydrogen); always occurs accompanied by oxidation of the reducing agent

• the act of reducing complexity

shrinkage
nounn
noun

• process or result of becoming less or smaller

• the amount by which something shrinks

• the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store

simplification
nounn
noun

• an explanation that omits superfluous details and reduces complexity

• elimination of superfluous details

• the act of reducing complexity

Alternatives for ABBREVIATION

Alternatives for ABRIDGMENT

Alternatives for CONDENSATION

Alternatives for CONTRACTION

Alternatives for REDUCTION

Alternatives for SHRINKAGE

Alternatives for SIMPLIFICATION

WordDB Icon
WordDB
United Kingdom
Download the WordDB app directly on your home screen for instant access. No App Store necessary, less than 1MB storage, always up-to-date and secure.
1.
Tap on share button
2.
Tap on Add To Home Screenadd button
3.
Find WordDB App Icon on your home screen