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   exposition

   /ˌɛkspəˈzɪʃn/

   noun

   • 1. a comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory: "a systematic exposition of the idea of biodiversity" Similar explanationdescriptionelucidationexplicationinterpretationillustrationaccountcommentarystudyarticleessaythesispapertreatisedissertationdisquisitioncritiquecriticismappraisalassessmentdiscussiondiscourseformal:exegesis
   • ▪ the part of a movement, especially in sonata form, in which the principal themes are first presented.
   • 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 something public: 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’.

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   • 1. expositional adjective

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   What does Exposition mean?

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   What is an exposition of an idea or theory?

   • An exposition of an idea or theory is a detailed explanation or account of it. An exposition is an exhibition in which something such as goods or works of art are shown to the public. ...an art exposition. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 7. Roman Catholic Church

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   What is an exposition in a story?

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   What is the meaning of Exposé?

   • Exposé refers to the act of expounding or setting forth information or a viewpoint. It also means a large public exhibition, especially of industrial products or arts and crafts. Additionally, it denotes the act of exposing or the state of being exposed.

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   What is the meaning of exhibition?

   • Exposition definition: a large-scale public exhibition or show, as of art or manufactured products.

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   • An exposition can also be the section of a story that explains the basics of the tale. In classical music, the first part of a piece is often an exposition, in which the composer lets you hear the tunes and themes that will get worked over during the rest of the piece. Most movies spend a lot of time at the beginning on exposition, as well.

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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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   1. 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. a large public exhibition, esp of industrial products or arts and crafts. 4. the act of exposing or the state of being exposed. 5.

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   1. a large-scale public exhibition or show: an automobile exposition. 2. the act of expounding, setting forth, or explaining. 3. a detailed statement or explanation; explanatory treatise. 4. the act of presenting to view; display.

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    Definitions of 'exposition' 1. An exposition of an idea or theory is a detailed explanation or account of it. [formal] [...] 2. An exposition is an exhibition in which something such as goods or works of art are shown to the public. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'exposition' British English: ekspəzɪʃən American English: ɛkspəzɪʃən. More.