exposition

noun
UK: /ˌek.spəˈzɪʃ.ən/
US: /ˌek.spoʊˈzɪʃ.ən/

  1. A clear and full explanation of an idea or problem.

    1. The exposition of the company's new strategy was very detailed.
    2. His exposition of the environmental issue helped people understand its complexities.

  2. A large public exhibition of art or trade goods.

    1. We visited the exposition to see the latest inventions.
    2. The international exposition showcased innovations from around the globe.

  3. The part of a story that explains the background and setting.

    1. The exposition tells you about the main characters.
    2. Careful exposition is needed to establish the story's premise effectively.

Synonyms

explanation account interpretation show exhibition display introduction background

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "exposition" in English means: A clear and full explanation of an idea or problem., A large public exhibition of art or trade goods., The part of a story that explains the background and setting..

The phonetic transcription of "exposition" is /ˌek.spəˈzɪʃ.ən/ in British English and /ˌek.spoʊˈzɪʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "exposition": explanation, account, interpretation, show, exhibition, display, introduction, background.

Example usage of "exposition": "The exposition of the company's new strategy was very detailed.". More examples on the page.