Exposition (Noun)
Meaning 1
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".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
(music) the section of a movement (especially in sonata form) where the major musical themes first occur.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 3
A systematic interpretation or explanation (usually written) of a specific topic.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The professor's dissertation provided a detailed exposition of the historical context surrounding the French Revolution.
- The economist's book offered a comprehensive exposition of the theories underlying the current economic crisis.
- The philosopher's treatise was a masterful exposition of the moral implications of artificial intelligence.
- The academic article presented a clear and concise exposition of the methodology used to collect and analyze the data.
- The literary critic's essay provided a rich exposition of the symbolism and themes present in the novel.
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Meaning 4
A collection of things (goods or works of art etc.) for public display.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.