expository

adjective
UK: /ɪkˈspɒz.ɪ.tər.i/
US: /ɪkˈspɑːz.ə.tɔːr.i/

  1. Intended to explain or describe something.

    1. The expository writing explains a complex topic simply.
    2. His expository essay clearly presented the arguments for climate action.

  2. Providing detailed information about a particular subject in a clear and organized way.

    1. The expository article helped me understand the new policy.
    2. She excelled at writing expository texts that clarified difficult concepts.

Synonyms

explanatory descriptive informative clarifying

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "expository" in English means: Intended to explain or describe something., Providing detailed information about a particular subject in a clear and organized way..

The phonetic transcription of "expository" is /ɪkˈspɒz.ɪ.tər.i/ in British English and /ɪkˈspɑːz.ə.tɔːr.i/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "expository": explanatory, descriptive, informative, clarifying.

Example usage of "expository": "The expository writing explains a complex topic simply.". More examples on the page.