Definition of Exposition

1. Noun. A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic.

Exact synonyms: Expounding
Specialized synonyms: Philosophizing
Generic synonyms: Interpretation
Derivative terms: Exposit, Expound

2. Noun. A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display.
Exact synonyms: Exhibition, Expo
Category relationships: Art, Artistic Creation, Artistic Production
Generic synonyms: Accumulation, Aggregation, Assemblage, Collection
Specialized synonyms: Art Exhibition, Peepshow, Raree-show, Fair

3. Noun. An account that sets forth the meaning or intent of a writing or discourse. "We would have understood the play better if there had been some initial exposition of the background"
Generic synonyms: Account, Explanation
Derivative terms: Exposit

4. Noun. (music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur.
Generic synonyms: Section, Subdivision
Category relationships: Music

Definition of Exposition

1. n. The act of exposing or laying open; a setting out or displaying to public view.

Definition of Exposition

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Exposition

expos
exposable
exposal
exposals
expose
expose
exposed
exposed pulp
exposer
exposers
exposes
exposing
exposit
exposited
expositing
exposition (current term)
expositional
expositions
expositive
expositor
expositors
expository
exposits
expostulate
expostulated
expostulates
expostulating
expostulation
expostulations
expostulatory

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