👉 Overelaborating is a linguistic term that refers to an excessive or unnecessary amount of detail, repetition, or embellishment in writing, speech, or other forms of communication. It can be seen as a form of overreliance on detail and simplification, which may lead to confusion or misunderstandings. Overelaboration can also refer to the act of intentionally adding unnecessary details or details that are not relevant to the main message or topic being discussed.