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单词 expositions
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exposition

noun

ex·​po·​si·​tion ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce exposition (audio)
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)
: the first part of a musical composition in sonata form in which the thematic material of the movement is presented
(2)
: the opening section of a fugue
3
: a public exhibition or show
expositional
ˌek-spə-ˈzish-nəl How to pronounce exposition (audio)
-ˈzi-shə-nᵊl
adjective

Synonyms

  • display
  • exhibit
  • exhibition
  • expo
  • fair
  • show
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Example Sentences

This is not an easy book, and the reader may find the layers of detail challenging. There are long expositions of the knotty tangles of monarchical lineage, and the necessary chronicle of historical events occasionally consumes the novel's narrative drive. Lucy Lethbridge, Commonweal, 23 Oct. 2009 He is masterly in absorbing information and masterful in organizing it—skeptical of fashion, clear in exposition, fluent in communication, unremittingly scholarly. Felipe Fernandez-Armesto, New York Times Book Review, 11 June 2000 Although they were invited to use an early X ray machine on display at the exposition, they turned down the offer, and they never found the bullet. T. Burton Smith, American Heritage, September 1992 The subject requires some exposition. a clear exposition of his ideas
Recent Examples on the Web Prince-Bythewood is skilled at building out elaborate worlds without clunky exposition, and the script makes The Woman King’s internal politics easy to grasp even though much is left unsaid. David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 Ibsen filters through their exchange vital exposition. Charles Mcnulty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Collins, along with Plymouth Gin director Nick Blacknell, had traveled from London to Bordeaux for a spirits exposition and the gentlemen were struck one evening, as cocktail people often are, with a sudden and urgent thirst for a Negroni. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022 The film, already nearly two hours, would need to be twice as long to fully develop these plot points, which lean on cliché and awkward exposition to fit into the narrative. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 At such moments, Carty-Williams leans on exposition over sensory description. Meena Venkataramanan, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 There are, however, moments when the sheer scope of the story can be overwhelming and confusing, when characters act without much reasoning or when clunky exposition gets in the way of a scene. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 In the second episode, the exposition dies down a bit, and glimmers of character do emerge, hinting at better episodes to come. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 It's been half a year since the events of the first episode and exposition unfolds swiftly in the opening minutes of tonight's outing. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

see exposit

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

exposition

noun

ex·​po·​si·​tion ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce exposition (audio)
1
: an explanation of something
2
: a public exhibition

expositions

noun

plural of exposition
1
as in exhibitions
a public showing of objects of interest an exposition of flying machines from the early days of aviation

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • exhibitions
  • exhibits
  • displays
  • fairs
  • expos
  • presentations
  • productions
  • demonstrations
  • performances
  • shows
  • spectacles
  • auctions
  • offerings
  • sales
  • extravaganzas
  • pageants
  • presentments
2
as in analyses
a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event) the nonstop exposition of the ceremonies by the TV newscasters was both unnecessary and irritating

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • analyses
  • commentaries
  • observations
  • comments
  • explications
  • reports
  • reviews
  • play-by-plays
  • remarks
  • annotations
  • notes
  • descants
  • write-ups
  • discants
3
as in explanations
a statement that makes something clear the astronomer's exposition of white dwarfs was a little helpful

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • explanations
  • interpretations
  • illustrations
  • explications
  • translations
  • elucidations
  • constructions
  • analyses
  • illuminations
  • exegeses
  • clarifications
  • reasonings
  • definitions
  • commentaries
  • demonstrations
  • comments
  • road maps
  • restatements
  • paraphrases
  • enlightenments
  • annotations
  • edifications
  • glosses
  • justifications
  • meanings
  • enactments
  • rationalizations
  • rationales
  • warnings
  • caveats
  • disentanglements
  • epexegeses
  • cautions
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