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   ex·po·si·tion

   /ˌekspəˈziSH(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory: "the exposition and defense of his ethics" Similar explanationdescriptionelucidationexplicationinterpretationillustrationaccountcommentarystudyarticleessaythesispapertreatisedissertationdisquisitioncritiquecriticismappraisalassessmentdiscussiondiscourseformal:exegesis
   • ▪ the part of a movement, especially in sonata form, in which the principal themes are first presented.
   • ▪ the part of a play or work of fiction in which the background to the main conflict is introduced.
   • 2. a large public exhibition of art or trade goods: "the exposition will feature exhibits by 165 companies" Similar exhibitionfairtrade fairdisplayshowpresentationdemonstrationexhibitinformal:expodemo
   • 3. the action of making public; exposure: archaic "the country squires dreaded the exposition of their rustic conversation"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Latin expositio(n-), from the verb exponere ‘expose, publish, explain’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. expositional adjective

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   The meaning of EXPOSITION is a setting forth of the meaning or purpose (as of a writing). How to use exposition in a sentence.

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   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.

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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.

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   EXPOSITION meaning: 1. a clear and full explanation of an idea or theory: 2. a show in which industrial goods, works…. Learn more.

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   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.

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   Exposition is a literary device that is designed to convey important information, within a short story or novel, to the reader. Writers utilize exposition to provide essential backstory for characters, plot, and other narrative elements.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishEXPOSITION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishexposition noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of exposition noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    1. A setting forth of meaning or intent. 2. a. A statement or rhetorical discourse intended to give information about or an explanation of difficult material. b. The art or technique of composing such discourses. 3. Music. a. The first part of a composition in sonata form that introduces the themes. b. The opening section of a fugue. 4.

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    exposition meaning, definition, what is exposition: a clear and detailed explanation: Learn more.