exposition

noun

ex·po·si·tion ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən How to pronounce exposition (audio)

: a setting forth of the meaning or purpose (as of a writing)

: discourse or an example of it designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to understand

b(1)

: the first part of a musical composition in sonata form in which the thematic material of the movement is presented

(2)

: the opening section of a fugue

: a public exhibition or show

expositional

ˌek-spə-ˈzish-nəl How to pronounce exposition (audio)

-ˈzi-shə-nᵊl

adjective

Example Sentences

This is not an easy book, and the reader may find the layers of detail challenging. There are long expositions of the knotty tangles of monarchical lineage, and the necessary chronicle of historical events occasionally consumes the novel's narrative drive.

Lucy Lethbridge, Commonweal, 23 Oct. 2009 He is masterly in absorbing information and masterful in organizing it—skeptical of fashion, clear in exposition, fluent in communication, unremittingly scholarly.

Felipe Fernandez-Armesto, New York Times Book Review, 11 June 2000 Although they were invited to use an early X ray machine on display at the exposition, they turned down the offer, and they never found the bullet.

T. Burton Smith, American Heritage, September 1992 The subject requires some exposition. a clear exposition of his ideas

Recent Examples on the Web Prince-Bythewood is skilled at building out elaborate worlds without clunky exposition, and the script makes The Woman King’s internal politics easy to grasp even though much is left unsaid.

David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 Ibsen filters through their exchange vital exposition.

Charles Mcnulty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Collins, along with Plymouth Gin director Nick Blacknell, had traveled from London to Bordeaux for a spirits exposition and the gentlemen were struck one evening, as cocktail people often are, with a sudden and urgent thirst for a Negroni.

Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022 The film, already nearly two hours, would need to be twice as long to fully develop these plot points, which lean on cliché and awkward exposition to fit into the narrative.

Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 At such moments, Carty-Williams leans on exposition over sensory description.

Meena Venkataramanan, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 There are, however, moments when the sheer scope of the story can be overwhelming and confusing, when characters act without much reasoning or when clunky exposition gets in the way of a scene.

Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 In the second episode, the exposition dies down a bit, and glimmers of character do emerge, hinting at better episodes to come.

Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 It's been half a year since the events of the first episode and exposition unfolds swiftly in the opening minutes of tonight's outing.

Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 See More

单词	exposition
释义	exposition noun ex·po·si·tion ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən 1 : a setting forth of the meaning or purpose (as of a writing) 2 a : discourse or an example of it designed to convey information or explain what is difficult to understand b(1) : the first part of a musical composition in sonata form in which the thematic material of the movement is presented (2) : the opening section of a fugue 3 : a public exhibition or show expositional ˌek-spə-ˈzish-nəl -ˈzi-shə-nᵊl adjective Synonyms display exhibit exhibition expo fair show See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences This is not an easy book, and the reader may find the layers of detail challenging. There are long expositions of the knotty tangles of monarchical lineage, and the necessary chronicle of historical events occasionally consumes the novel's narrative drive. Lucy Lethbridge, Commonweal, 23 Oct. 2009 He is masterly in absorbing information and masterful in organizing it—skeptical of fashion, clear in exposition, fluent in communication, unremittingly scholarly. Felipe Fernandez-Armesto, New York Times Book Review, 11 June 2000 Although they were invited to use an early X ray machine on display at the exposition, they turned down the offer, and they never found the bullet. T. Burton Smith, American Heritage, September 1992 The subject requires some exposition. a clear exposition of his ideas Recent Examples on the Web Prince-Bythewood is skilled at building out elaborate worlds without clunky exposition, and the script makes The Woman King’s internal politics easy to grasp even though much is left unsaid. David Sims, The Atlantic, 15 Sep. 2022 Ibsen filters through their exchange vital exposition. Charles Mcnulty, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 Collins, along with Plymouth Gin director Nick Blacknell, had traveled from London to Bordeaux for a spirits exposition and the gentlemen were struck one evening, as cocktail people often are, with a sudden and urgent thirst for a Negroni. Jason O'bryan, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2022 The film, already nearly two hours, would need to be twice as long to fully develop these plot points, which lean on cliché and awkward exposition to fit into the narrative. Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2022 At such moments, Carty-Williams leans on exposition over sensory description. Meena Venkataramanan, Washington Post, 8 Sep. 2022 There are, however, moments when the sheer scope of the story can be overwhelming and confusing, when characters act without much reasoning or when clunky exposition gets in the way of a scene. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 1 Sep. 2022 In the second episode, the exposition dies down a bit, and glimmers of character do emerge, hinting at better episodes to come. Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 31 Aug. 2022 It's been half a year since the events of the first episode and exposition unfolds swiftly in the opening minutes of tonight's outing. Randall Colburn, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology see exposit First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition exposition noun ex·po·si·tion ˌek-spə-ˈzi-shən 1 : an explanation of something 2 : a public exhibition exposition noun 1 as in exhibition a public showing of objects of interest an exposition of flying machines from the early days of aviation Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance exhibition exhibit display presentation fair expo production show demonstration performance spectacle extravaganza offering sale auction presentment pageant 2 as in commentary a series of explanations or observations on something (as an event) the nonstop exposition of the ceremonies by the TV newscasters was both unnecessary and irritating Synonyms & Similar Words commentary analysis comment observation explication remark play-by-play annotation report review descant discant note write-up 3 as in explanation a statement that makes something clear the astronomer's exposition of white dwarfs was a little helpful Synonyms & Similar Words explanation interpretation illustration explication translation analysis construction exegesis elucidation clarification definition reasoning illumination demonstration restatement road map commentary paraphrase justification annotation comment decoding deciphering enlightenment gloss meaning edification rationale rationalization enactment warning epexegesis caveat disentanglement unscrambling caution
随便看	duo duo-pianist duo-pianists duodecennial duodecillion duodecillions duodecimal duodecimals duodecimo duodecimole duodecimos duodecyl duoden- duodena duodenal duodenal juice duodenary duodenectomies duodeno- duodenum duodenums duodrama duograph duologs duologue

exposition

noun

Synonyms

Example Sentences

Word History

Kids Definition

noun

noun