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Elaborative

Adjective - Popular Sense: (of speech, writing, or other discourse) presenting a detailed and comprehensive account or explanation; providing intricate details.

Example Sentence: The author's elaborative writing style captivated the readers, immersing them in a vivid world of imagination.

Adjective - Local Sense: (of a person) prone to expanding on details, often excessively, in conversations or discussions.

Example Sentence: John tends to be elaborative and digress from the main topic, making our discussions go off track.

Noun - Popular Sense: a style or approach to teaching or learning that emphasizes providing detailed explanations and examples to enhance understanding.

Example Sentence: The teacher's elaborative teaching method helped the students grasp complex concepts with ease.

Noun - Local Sense: an individual who tends to over-elaborate or provide unnecessary details in their conversations or presentations.

Example Sentence: Susan is known as an elaborative, often prolonging meetings with excessive elaborations on trivial matters.