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- Dictionaryexposition/ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃn/
noun
- 1. a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory: "a systematic exposition of the idea of biodiversity" Similar
- 2. a large public exhibition of art or trade goods: "the exposition will feature exhibits by 165 companies" Similar
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EXPOSITION definition: 1. a clear and full explanation of an idea or theory: 2. a show in which industrial goods, works…. Learn more.
Sep 14, 2011 · noun. ex· po· si· tion ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən. Synonyms of exposition. 1. : a setting forth of the meaning or purpose (as of a writing) 2. a. : discourse or an example of it designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to understand. b (1)
a statement that explains something clearly. literature fml. Exposition in a written work is the passages which explain where events take place, what happened before the story begins, and the background of the characters. exposition noun [C] (SHOW) (short form expo)
An exposition takes place when you "expose" something — like at a fair or convention for showing off goods, art, or similar wares. An exposition can also be the section of a story that explains the basics of the tale.
noun. a large-scale public exhibition or show, as of art or manufactured products: an exposition of 19th-century paintings; an automobile exposition. Synonyms: presentation, display, demonstration, exhibit. the act of expounding, setting forth, or explaining: the exposition of a point of view.
Definition of exposition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
1. countable noun. An exposition of an idea or theory is a detailed explanation or account of it. [formal] A long exposition of the new republican ideas would be tiresome. [+ of] 2. countable noun. An exposition is an exhibition in which something such as goods or works of art are shown to the public.
1. (Journalism & Publishing) a systematic, usually written statement about, commentary on, or explanation of a specific subject. 2. the act of expounding or setting forth information or a viewpoint. 3. (Commerce) a large public exhibition, esp of industrial products or arts and crafts.
A statement or rhetorical discourse intended to give information about or an explanation of difficult material. The art or technique of composing such discourses. The first section of certain musical forms, which introduces the main theme or themes, as in a sonata, or all the voices, as in a fugue.
EXPOSITION meaning: 1 : the act of explaining something clear explanation; 2 : a public show or exhibition.
