exposition

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- \ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən\
- /ˌek.spəˈzɪʃ.ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən\

Definitions of exposition word

noun exposition A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory. 1
noun exposition presentation 1
noun exposition fiction: background information 1
noun exposition clear explanation 1
countable noun exposition An exposition of an idea or theory is a detailed explanation or account of it. 0
countable noun exposition An exposition is an exhibition in which something such as goods or works of art are shown to the public. 0

See all 25 definitions of exposition

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Parts of speech for Exposition

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Exposition

exposition popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

exposition usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for exposition

noun exposition

explanation — A statement or account that makes something clear.
description — You can say that something is beyond description, or that it defies description, to emphasize that it is very unusual, impressive, terrible, or extreme.
discussion — an act or instance of discussing; consideration or examination by argument, comment, etc., especially to explore solutions; informal debate.
account — If you have an account with a bank or a similar organization, you have an arrangement to leave your money there and take some out when you need it.
elucidation — Explanation that makes something clear; clarification.

All 63 Synonyms of exposition

Antonyms for exposition

noun exposition

quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
silence — absence of any sound or noise; stillness.
concealment — Concealment is the state of being hidden or the act of hiding something.
hiding — the pelt or skin of one of the larger animals (cow, horse, buffalo, etc.), raw or dressed.

All 4 Antonyms of exposition

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